International Internet bandwidth in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: International Internet bandwidth was 11.81 bits per person in 2011. ◆ Volatile
International Internet bandwidth in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2000–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database. Measured in bits per person.
Analysis
In 2011, international internet bandwidth in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 11.81 bits per person. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 608.0% on the previous year and up 29,295.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international internet bandwidth in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 11.81 bits per person in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.0402 bits per person, in 2001.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 45th out of 52 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
International Internet bandwidth in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | bits per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.0413 bits per person | — |
| 2001 | 0.0402 bits per person | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 0.0953 bits per person | +137.2% |
| 2003 | 0.0924 bits per person | -3.0% |
| 2004 | 0.0897 bits per person | -3.0% |
| 2005 | 0.0871 bits per person | -2.9% |
| 2007 | 0.0823 bits per person | -5.5% |
| 2008 | 0.2081 bits per person | +152.9% |
| 2009 | 0.2648 bits per person | +27.2% |
| 2010 | 1.67 bits per person | +529.8% |
| 2011 | 11.81 bits per person | +608.0% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 11.81 bits per person is below the median for low income countries, which is 20.99 bits per person, 56% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 11.81 bits per person is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 122.68 bits per person, 10% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.1112 bits per person | 0.0402 bits per person | 0.2648 bits per person | 9 |
| 2010s | 6.74 bits per person | 1.67 bits per person | 11.81 bits per person | 2 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More infrastructure data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 63.96 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 58.53 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2013)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 0 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.5853 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international internet bandwidth in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- International internet bandwidth in Democratic Republic of Congo was 11.81 bits per person in 2011, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
- What is the highest international internet bandwidth recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 11.81 bits per person in 2011.
- What is the lowest international internet bandwidth recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0402 bits per person in 2001.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for international internet bandwidth?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 45th out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is international internet bandwidth rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29,295.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, published as part of International Internet bandwidth (bits per person). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.