International Internet bandwidth in Libya
Libya: International Internet bandwidth was 12,000 Mbps in 2011. ◆ Volatile
International Internet bandwidth in Libya, 2001–2011
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.
International Internet bandwidth in Libya, year by year
| Year | Mbps | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2.05 Mbps | — |
| 2002 | 6 Mbps | +193.0% |
| 2003 | 6 Mbps | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 40 Mbps | +566.7% |
| 2005 | 100 Mbps | +150.0% |
| 2006 | 124.4 Mbps | +24.4% |
| 2007 | 310 Mbps | +149.2% |
| 2008 | 500 Mbps | +61.3% |
| 2009 | 9,240 Mbps | +1748.0% |
| 2010 | 10,000 Mbps | +8.2% |
| 2011 | 12,000 Mbps | +20.0% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 12,000 Mbps is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,503 Mbps, 3.4× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Libya's 12,000 Mbps is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 53,220 Mbps, 23% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More infrastructure data for Libya
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 13.94 million (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 192.97 per 100 people (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 1.22 million (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 16.86 per 100 people (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.1686 units per person (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -22.7 % change on previous year (2022)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 1.22 million (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.93 units per person (2022)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
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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International Internet bandwidth is the contracted capacity of international connections between countries for transmitting Internet traffic.