Fixed broadband subscriptions in Philippines
Philippines: Fixed broadband subscriptions was 8.27 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fixed broadband subscriptions in Philippines, 2001–2024
Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Analysis
Philippines recorded 8.27 million for fixed broadband subscriptions in 2024.
That represents a change of up 10.1% on the previous year and up 185.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fixed broadband subscriptions in Philippines peaked at 9.62 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 10,000, in 2001.
Philippines ranks 28th of 206 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fixed broadband subscriptions in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 10,000 | — |
| 2002 | 21,000 | +110.0% |
| 2003 | 55,000 | +161.9% |
| 2004 | 89,000 | +61.8% |
| 2005 | 123,000 | +38.2% |
| 2006 | 265,030 | +115.5% |
| 2007 | 496,151 | +87.2% |
| 2008 | 1.05 million | +110.8% |
| 2009 | 1.72 million | +64.7% |
| 2011 | 1.79 million | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 2.15 million | +19.9% |
| 2013 | 2.57 million | +19.9% |
| 2014 | 2.90 million | +12.7% |
| 2015 | 2.90 million | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 2.99 million | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 3.40 million | +13.9% |
| 2018 | 3.79 million | +11.4% |
| 2019 | 6.31 million | +66.6% |
| 2020 | 7.94 million | +25.7% |
| 2021 | 9.62 million | +21.3% |
| 2022 | 8.71 million | -9.5% |
| 2023 | 7.51 million | -13.7% |
| 2024 | 8.27 million | +10.1% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 8.27 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 846,276, 9.8× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 8.27 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 208,504, 39.7× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 425,257 | 10,000 | 1.72 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 3.20 million | 1.79 million | 6.31 million | 9 |
| 2020s | 8.41 million | 7.51 million | 9.62 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More infrastructure data for Philippines
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 133.57 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 115.3 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 4.42 million (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 3.82 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0382 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -4.42 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 4.42 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.15 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fixed broadband subscriptions in Philippines?
- Fixed broadband subscriptions in Philippines was 8.27 million in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
- What is the highest fixed broadband subscriptions recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 9.62 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest fixed broadband subscriptions recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,000 in 2001.
- How does Philippines rank for fixed broadband subscriptions?
- Philippines ranks 28th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fixed broadband subscriptions rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 185.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.