International Internet bandwidth in Lesotho

Lesotho: International Internet bandwidth was 261 Mbps in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
261 Mbps
Change on year
up 903.8%
World rank
38th
of 52 countries
All-time high
261 Mbps
in 2011
All-time low
0 Mbps
in 1995
Years of data
12
1995–2011

International Internet bandwidth in Lesotho, 1995–2011

01002003001995200320111995: 0 Mbps1996: 0.009 Mbps2000: 0.512 Mbps2001: 1 Mbps2002: 1 Mbps2003: 1 Mbps2004: 2.6 Mbps2005: 4.3 Mbps2007: 8 Mbps2008: 10 Mbps2010: 26 Mbps2011: 261 Mbps

Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and TeleGeography. Measured in Mbps.

Analysis

In 2011, international internet bandwidth in Lesotho stood at 261 Mbps. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 903.8% on the previous year and up 26,000.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international internet bandwidth in Lesotho peaked at 261 Mbps in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 Mbps, in 1995.

Lesotho ranks 38th of 52 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.0045 Mbps 0 Mbps 0.009 Mbps 2
2000s 3.56 Mbps 0.512 Mbps 10 Mbps 8
2010s 143.5 Mbps 26 Mbps 261 Mbps 2

Countries ranked near Lesotho

  1. 35 Equatorial Guinea 500 Mbps compare
  2. 36 Cameroon 322 Mbps compare
  3. 37 Gambia 310 Mbps compare
  4. 39 Guinea 230 Mbps compare
  5. 40 Madagascar 224 Mbps compare
  6. 41 Seychelles 220 Mbps compare

See the full ranking of 54 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is international internet bandwidth in Lesotho?
International internet bandwidth in Lesotho was 261 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 Lesotho?
The highest recorded value was 261 Mbps in 2011.
What is the lowest international internet bandwidth recorded in Lesotho?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Mbps in 1995.
How does Lesotho rank for international internet bandwidth?
Lesotho ranks 38th out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
Is international internet bandwidth rising or falling in Lesotho?
Over the last ten years it is up 26,000.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lesotho 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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About this data

Indicator
International Internet bandwidth (Mbps)
Unit
Mbps
Source
International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and TeleGeography
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
54 places, 701 data points, 1992–2011
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International Internet bandwidth is the contracted capacity of international connections between countries for transmitting Internet traffic.