Fixed broadband subscriptions in Japan
Japan: Fixed broadband subscriptions was 48.05 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fixed broadband subscriptions in Japan, 1998–2023
Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Analysis
The most recent figure for fixed broadband subscriptions in Japan is 48.05 million, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.3% on the previous year and up 30.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fixed broadband subscriptions in Japan peaked at 48.05 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 32,000, in 1998.
That places Japan 4th out of 206 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fixed broadband subscriptions in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 32,000 | — |
| 1999 | 216,000 | +575.0% |
| 2000 | 854,655 | +295.7% |
| 2001 | 3.83 million | +348.7% |
| 2002 | 9.40 million | +145.0% |
| 2003 | 14.92 million | +58.7% |
| 2004 | 19.56 million | +31.1% |
| 2005 | 23.30 million | +19.1% |
| 2006 | 26.44 million | +13.5% |
| 2007 | 28.30 million | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 30.12 million | +6.4% |
| 2009 | 32.86 million | +9.1% |
| 2010 | 34.10 million | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 35.70 million | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 36.13 million | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 36.92 million | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 37.79 million | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 38.87 million | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 39.81 million | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 40.53 million | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 41.50 million | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 42.50 million | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 44.00 million | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 45.17 million | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 46.05 million | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 48.05 million | +4.3% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 48.05 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 858,011, 56.0× the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Japan's 48.05 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 208,504, 230.4× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fixed broadband subscriptions in Japan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +575.0% | 32,000 | 216,000 |
| 2001 | +348.7% | 854,655 | 3.83 million |
| 2000 | +295.7% | 216,000 | 854,655 |
| 2002 | +145.0% | 3.83 million | 9.40 million |
| 2003 | +58.7% | 9.40 million | 14.92 million |
| 2004 | +31.1% | 14.92 million | 19.56 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 124,000 | 32,000 | 216,000 | 2 |
| 2000s | 18.96 million | 854,655 | 32.86 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.38 million | 34.10 million | 42.50 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 45.82 million | 44.00 million | 48.05 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More infrastructure data for Japan
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 221.92 million (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 178.43 per 100 people (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 59.33 million (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 47.7 per 100 people (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.4765 units per person (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -1.94 % change on previous year (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 59.33 million (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.78 units per person (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fixed broadband subscriptions in Japan?
- Fixed broadband subscriptions in Japan was 48.05 million in 2023, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
- What is the highest fixed broadband subscriptions recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 48.05 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest fixed broadband subscriptions recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 32,000 in 1998.
- How does Japan rank for fixed broadband subscriptions?
- Japan ranks 4th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fixed broadband subscriptions rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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.