International Internet bandwidth in Burundi
Burundi: International Internet bandwidth was 180 Mbps in 2011. ◆ Volatile
International Internet bandwidth in Burundi, 2000–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and TeleGeography. Measured in Mbps.
Analysis
In 2011, international internet bandwidth in Burundi stood at 180 Mbps. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of up 18.0% on the previous year and up 28,025.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international internet bandwidth in Burundi peaked at 180 Mbps in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.256 Mbps, in 2000.
Burundi ranks 43rd of 52 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
International Internet bandwidth in Burundi, year by year
| Year | Mbps | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.256 Mbps | — |
| 2001 | 0.64 Mbps | +150.0% |
| 2002 | 4 Mbps | +525.0% |
| 2003 | 4 Mbps | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 4 Mbps | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 4 Mbps | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 10 Mbps | +150.0% |
| 2008 | 15.5 Mbps | +55.0% |
| 2009 | 124 Mbps | +700.0% |
| 2010 | 152.5 Mbps | +23.0% |
| 2011 | 180 Mbps | +18.0% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 180 Mbps is below the median for low income countries, which is 310 Mbps, 58% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 180 Mbps is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 796 Mbps, 23% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.49 Mbps | 0.256 Mbps | 124 Mbps | 9 |
| 2010s | 166.25 Mbps | 152.5 Mbps | 180 Mbps | 2 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
- 40 Madagascar 224 Mbps compare
- 41 Seychelles 220 Mbps compare
- 42 Niger 210 Mbps compare
- 44 Comoros 166 Mbps compare
- 45 Liberia 76 Mbps compare
- 46 Chad 50 Mbps compare
- 46 Sao Tome and Principe 50 Mbps compare
More infrastructure data for Burundi
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 8.65 million (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 63.16 per 100 people (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 14,363 (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0.1049 per 100 people (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.001 units per person (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -3.72 % change on previous year (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 14,363 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.6316 units per person (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0025 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international internet bandwidth in Burundi?
- International internet bandwidth in Burundi was 180 Mbps in 2011, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and TeleGeography.
- What is the highest international internet bandwidth recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 180 Mbps in 2011.
- What is the lowest international internet bandwidth recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.256 Mbps in 2000.
- How does Burundi rank for international internet bandwidth?
- Burundi ranks 43rd out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is international internet bandwidth rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28,025.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and TeleGeography, published as part of International Internet bandwidth (Mbps). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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International Internet bandwidth is the contracted capacity of international connections between countries for transmitting Internet traffic.