Fixed broadband subscriptions in OECD members

OECD members: Fixed broadband subscriptions was 481.18 million in 2022. ▲ Rising

Latest (2022)
481.18 million
Change on year
up 2.0%
Rank
12th
of 47 groups
All-time high
481.18 million
in 2022
All-time low
15.01 million
in 2000
Years of data
23
2000–2022

Fixed broadband subscriptions in OECD members, 2000–2022

0100.0M200.0M300.0M400.0M500.0M2000201120222000: 15.0M2001: 34.1M2002: 57.9M2003: 84.9M2004: 120.5M2005: 163.8M2006: 205.2M2007: 243.9M2008: 271.1M2009: 291.5M2010: 309.7M2011: 326.6M2012: 340.0M2013: 353.0M2014: 364.0M2015: 380.1M2016: 394.6M2017: 408.7M2018: 421.5M2019: 434.4M2020: 456.6M2021: 471.5M2022: 481.2M

Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

Analysis

In 2022, fixed broadband subscriptions in OECD members stood at 481.18 million. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.0% on the previous year and up 41.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fixed broadband subscriptions in OECD members peaked at 481.18 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 15.01 million, in 2000.

OECD members ranks 12th of 47 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.

Fixed broadband subscriptions in OECD members, year by year

Annual values for Fixed broadband subscriptions in OECD members, 2000 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2000 15.01 million
2001 34.12 million +127.4%
2002 57.88 million +69.6%
2003 84.85 million +46.6%
2004 120.50 million +42.0%
2005 163.76 million +35.9%
2006 205.22 million +25.3%
2007 243.93 million +18.9%
2008 271.12 million +11.1%
2009 291.49 million +7.5%
2010 309.74 million +6.3%
2011 326.60 million +5.4%
2012 339.95 million +4.1%
2013 353.04 million +3.8%
2014 363.96 million +3.1%
2015 380.12 million +4.4%
2016 394.56 million +3.8%
2017 408.71 million +3.6%
2018 421.50 million +3.1%
2019 434.37 million +3.1%
2020 456.65 million +5.1%
2021 471.52 million +3.3%
2022 481.18 million +2.0%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Fixed broadband subscriptions in OECD members 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.

YearChange FromTo
2001 +127.4% 15.01 million 34.12 million
2002 +69.6% 34.12 million 57.88 million
2003 +46.6% 57.88 million 84.85 million
2004 +42.0% 84.85 million 120.50 million
2005 +35.9% 120.50 million 163.76 million
2006 +25.3% 163.76 million 205.22 million

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 148.79 million 15.01 million 291.49 million 10
2010s 373.26 million 309.74 million 434.37 million 10
2020s 469.78 million 456.65 million 481.18 million 3

Countries ranked near OECD members

  1. 9 United Kingdom 29.15 million compare
  2. 10 Mexico 28.44 million compare
  3. 11 South Korea 24.72 million compare
  4. 12 Vietnam 23.95 million compare
  5. 13 Turkey 20.50 million compare
  6. 14 Italy 18.86 million compare
  7. 15 Spain 18.80 million compare

See the full ranking of 253 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is fixed broadband subscriptions in OECD members?
Fixed broadband subscriptions in OECD members was 481.18 million in 2022, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest fixed broadband subscriptions recorded in OECD members?
The highest recorded value was 481.18 million in 2022.
What is the lowest fixed broadband subscriptions recorded in OECD members?
The lowest recorded value was 15.01 million in 2000.
How does OECD members rank for fixed broadband subscriptions?
OECD members ranks 12th out of 47 groups with data for 2022.
Is fixed broadband subscriptions rising or falling in OECD members?
Over the last ten years it is up 41.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this OECD members 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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Indicator
Fixed broadband subscriptions
Source
World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
253 places, 5,314 data points, 1998–2025
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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.