International Internet bandwidth in Libya

Libya: International Internet bandwidth was 12,000 Mbps in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
12,000 Mbps
Change on year
up 20.0%
World rank
10th
of 52 countries
All-time high
12,000 Mbps
in 2011
All-time low
2.05 Mbps
in 2001
Years of data
11
2001–2011

International Internet bandwidth in Libya, 2001–2011

02.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k2001200620112001: 2 Mbps2002: 6 Mbps2003: 6 Mbps2004: 40 Mbps2005: 100 Mbps2006: 124.4 Mbps2007: 310 Mbps2008: 500 Mbps2009: 9.2k Mbps2010: 10.0k Mbps2011: 12.0k Mbps

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

Analysis

In 2011, international internet bandwidth in Libya stood at 12,000 Mbps. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.0% on the previous year and up 585,838.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international internet bandwidth in Libya peaked at 12,000 Mbps in 2011 and was at its lowest, 2.05 Mbps, in 2001.

That places Libya 10th out of 52 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,148 Mbps 2.05 Mbps 9,240 Mbps 9
2010s 11,000 Mbps 10,000 Mbps 12,000 Mbps 2

Countries ranked near Libya

  1. 7 Uganda 18,887 Mbps compare
  2. 8 Nigeria 17,000 Mbps compare
  3. 9 Sudan 13,300 Mbps compare
  4. 11 Cote d'Ivoire 8,000 Mbps compare
  5. 12 Ethiopia 6,500 Mbps compare
  6. 12 Senegal 6,500 Mbps compare

See the full ranking of 54 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is international internet bandwidth in Libya?
International internet bandwidth in Libya was 12,000 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 Libya?
The highest recorded value was 12,000 Mbps in 2011.
What is the lowest international internet bandwidth recorded in Libya?
The lowest recorded value was 2.05 Mbps in 2001.
How does Libya rank for international internet bandwidth?
Libya ranks 10th out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
Is international internet bandwidth rising or falling in Libya?
Over the last ten years it is up 585,838.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Libya 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.