Fixed broadband subscriptions in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Fixed broadband subscriptions was 8,499 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fixed broadband subscriptions in Guinea-Bissau, 2010–2024
Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Analysis
The most recent figure for fixed broadband subscriptions in Guinea-Bissau is 8,499, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
That represents a change of up 27.1% on the previous year and up 509.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fixed broadband subscriptions in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 8,499 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 800, in 2010.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 187th of 206 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fixed broadband subscriptions in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 800 | — |
| 2011 | 1,000 | +25.0% |
| 2012 | 1,203 | +20.3% |
| 2013 | 1,452 | +20.7% |
| 2014 | 1,395 | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 1,051 | -24.7% |
| 2016 | 886 | -15.7% |
| 2017 | 853 | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 1,204 | +41.1% |
| 2019 | 1,227 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 2,383 | +94.2% |
| 2021 | 3,303 | +38.6% |
| 2022 | 4,615 | +39.7% |
| 2023 | 6,685 | +44.9% |
| 2024 | 8,499 | +27.1% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 8,499 is below the median for low income countries, which is 33,200, 26% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 8,499 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 49,177, 17% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,107 | 800 | 1,452 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,097 | 2,383 | 8,499 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
- 184 Lesotho 8,869 compare
- 185 United States Virgin Islands 8,708 compare
- 186 Tonga 8,586 compare
- 188 Sao Tome and Principe 7,052 compare
- 189 Micronesia (country) 6,523 compare
- 190 Eritrea 5,639 compare
More infrastructure data for Guinea-Bissau
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 3.24 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 147.2 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0 (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0 per 100 people (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0 units per person (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2010)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 0 (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.47 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fixed broadband subscriptions in Guinea-Bissau?
- Fixed broadband subscriptions in Guinea-Bissau was 8,499 in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
- What is the highest fixed broadband subscriptions recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 8,499 in 2024.
- What is the lowest fixed broadband subscriptions recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 800 in 2010.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for fixed broadband subscriptions?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 187th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fixed broadband subscriptions rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 509.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau data come from?
- The figures come from World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as part of Fixed broadband subscriptions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fixed broadband subscriptions refers to fixed subscriptions to high-speed access to the public Internet (a TCP/IP connection), at downstream speeds equal to, or greater than, 256 kbit/s. This includes cable modem, DSL, fiber-to-the-home/building, other fixed (wired)-broadband subscriptions, satellite broadband and terrestrial fixed wireless broadband. This total is measured irrespective of the method of payment. It excludes subscriptions that have access to data communications (including the Internet) via mobile-cellular networks. It should include fixed WiMAX and any other fixed wireless technologies. It includes both residential subscriptions and subscriptions for organizations.