International Internet bandwidth in Lesotho
Lesotho: International Internet bandwidth was 261 Mbps in 2011. ◆ Volatile
International Internet bandwidth in Lesotho, 1995–2011
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.
International Internet bandwidth in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Mbps | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 0 Mbps | — |
| 1996 | 0.009 Mbps | — |
| 2000 | 0.512 Mbps | +5588.9% |
| 2001 | 1 Mbps | +95.3% |
| 2002 | 1.02 Mbps | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 1 Mbps | -2.3% |
| 2004 | 2.64 Mbps | +164.0% |
| 2005 | 4.29 Mbps | +62.4% |
| 2007 | 8 Mbps | +86.6% |
| 2008 | 10 Mbps | +25.0% |
| 2010 | 26 Mbps | +160.0% |
| 2011 | 261 Mbps | +903.8% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 261 Mbps is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,236 Mbps, 21% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 261 Mbps is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 796 Mbps, 33% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 35 Equatorial Guinea 500 Mbps compare
- 36 Cameroon 322 Mbps compare
- 37 Gambia 310 Mbps compare
- 39 Guinea 230 Mbps compare
- 40 Madagascar 224 Mbps compare
- 41 Seychelles 220 Mbps compare
More infrastructure data for Lesotho
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 1.64 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 70.33 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 7,980 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0.3414 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0034 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate 8.69 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 7,980 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.7033 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
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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International Internet bandwidth is the contracted capacity of international connections between countries for transmitting Internet traffic.