International Internet bandwidth in Uganda
Uganda: International Internet bandwidth was 18,887 Mbps in 2011. ◆ Volatile
International Internet bandwidth in Uganda, 1998–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, and TeleGeography. Measured in Mbps.
Analysis
Uganda recorded 18,887 Mbps for international internet bandwidth in 2011. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
The figure is up 423.5% on the previous year and up 368,788.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international internet bandwidth in Uganda peaked at 18,887 Mbps in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.38 Mbps, in 1998.
That places Uganda 7th 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 Uganda, year by year
| Year | Mbps | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0.38 Mbps | — |
| 1999 | 0.77 Mbps | +102.6% |
| 2000 | 1.7 Mbps | +120.8% |
| 2001 | 5.12 Mbps | +201.2% |
| 2002 | 7.7 Mbps | +50.4% |
| 2003 | 10 Mbps | +29.9% |
| 2004 | 60.53 Mbps | +505.3% |
| 2005 | 60.53 Mbps | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 133 Mbps | +119.7% |
| 2007 | 344.4 Mbps | +158.9% |
| 2008 | 369 Mbps | +7.1% |
| 2009 | 1,172 Mbps | +217.6% |
| 2010 | 3,608 Mbps | +207.8% |
| 2011 | 18,887 Mbps | +423.5% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 18,887 Mbps is above the median for low income countries, which is 310 Mbps, 60.9× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 18,887 Mbps is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 796 Mbps, 23.7× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.575 Mbps | 0.38 Mbps | 0.77 Mbps | 2 |
| 2000s | 216.4 Mbps | 1.7 Mbps | 1,172 Mbps | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,248 Mbps | 3,608 Mbps | 18,887 Mbps | 2 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More infrastructure data for Uganda
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 41.60 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 83.17 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 195,975 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0.3918 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0039 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate 49.44 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 195,975 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.8317 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international internet bandwidth in Uganda?
- International internet bandwidth in Uganda was 18,887 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 18,887 Mbps in 2011.
- What is the lowest international internet bandwidth recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.38 Mbps in 1998.
- How does Uganda rank for international internet bandwidth?
- Uganda ranks 7th out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is international internet bandwidth rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 368,788.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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.