International Internet bandwidth in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: International Internet bandwidth was 20 Mbps in 2011. ◆ Volatile
International Internet bandwidth in Central African Republic, 2001–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and TeleGeography. Measured in Mbps.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international internet bandwidth in Central African Republic is 20 Mbps, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
That represents a change of up 11.1% on the previous year and up 4,344.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international internet bandwidth in Central African Republic peaked at 20 Mbps in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.45 Mbps, in 2001.
Central African Republic ranks 50th of 52 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
International Internet bandwidth in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Mbps | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.45 Mbps | — |
| 2002 | 0.45 Mbps | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 1 Mbps | +122.2% |
| 2004 | 1.54 Mbps | +53.8% |
| 2005 | 1.54 Mbps | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 16 Mbps | +940.3% |
| 2009 | 16 Mbps | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 18 Mbps | +12.5% |
| 2011 | 20 Mbps | +11.1% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 20 Mbps is below the median for low income countries, which is 310 Mbps, 6% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 20 Mbps is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 796 Mbps, 3% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.28 Mbps | 0.45 Mbps | 16 Mbps | 7 |
| 2010s | 19 Mbps | 18 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 2 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
More infrastructure data for Central African Republic
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 1.98 million (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 38.82 per 100 people (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 2,088 (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0.041 per 100 people (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0004 units per person (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate 4.4 % change on previous year (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 2,088 (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.3882 units per person (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international internet bandwidth in Central African Republic?
- International internet bandwidth in Central African Republic was 20 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 Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 20 Mbps in 2011.
- What is the lowest international internet bandwidth recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.45 Mbps in 2001.
- How does Central African Republic rank for international internet bandwidth?
- Central African Republic ranks 50th out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is international internet bandwidth rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,344.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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.