Fixed broadband subscriptions in Oman
Oman: Fixed broadband subscriptions was 582,900 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fixed broadband subscriptions in Oman, 2002–2024
Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Analysis
The most recent figure for fixed broadband subscriptions in Oman is 582,900, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.7% on the previous year and up 229.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fixed broadband subscriptions in Oman peaked at 582,900 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 97, in 2002.
That places Oman 93rd out of 206 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fixed broadband subscriptions in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 97 | — |
| 2003 | 136 | +40.2% |
| 2004 | 668 | +391.2% |
| 2005 | 13,240 | +1882.0% |
| 2006 | 20,065 | +51.5% |
| 2007 | 20,177 | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 32,447 | +60.8% |
| 2009 | 41,131 | +26.8% |
| 2010 | 58,556 | +42.4% |
| 2011 | 78,217 | +33.6% |
| 2012 | 113,324 | +44.9% |
| 2013 | 154,290 | +36.1% |
| 2014 | 177,063 | +14.8% |
| 2015 | 233,234 | +31.7% |
| 2016 | 284,647 | +22.0% |
| 2017 | 348,926 | +22.6% |
| 2018 | 422,035 | +21.0% |
| 2019 | 473,070 | +12.1% |
| 2020 | 508,949 | +7.6% |
| 2021 | 524,518 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 536,967 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 561,983 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | 582,900 | +3.7% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 582,900 is below the median for high income countries, which is 858,011, 68% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Oman's 582,900 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 810,782, 72% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fixed broadband subscriptions in Oman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +1882.0% | 668 | 13,240 |
| 2004 | +391.2% | 136 | 668 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15,995 | 97 | 41,131 | 8 |
| 2010s | 234,336 | 58,556 | 473,070 | 10 |
| 2020s | 543,063 | 508,949 | 582,900 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Oman
More infrastructure data for Oman
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 6.35 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 120.61 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 435,596 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 8.27 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0825 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -24.83 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 435,596 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.2 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fixed broadband subscriptions in Oman?
- Fixed broadband subscriptions in Oman was 582,900 in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
- What is the highest fixed broadband subscriptions recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 582,900 in 2024.
- What is the lowest fixed broadband subscriptions recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 97 in 2002.
- How does Oman rank for fixed broadband subscriptions?
- Oman ranks 93rd out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fixed broadband subscriptions rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 229.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman 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.