Number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed (number) in France
France: Number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed (number) was 31.28 million in 2023. ▲ Rising
Number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed in France, 2012–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
France recorded 31.28 million for number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed in 2023. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 36.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed in France peaked at 31.28 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 20.84 million, in 2012.
France ranks 9th of 175 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed (number) in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 20.84 million | — |
| 2013 | 22.94 million | +10.1% |
| 2014 | 23.61 million | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 24.83 million | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 26.15 million | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 26.94 million | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 27.22 million | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 28.29 million | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 29.25 million | +3.4% |
| 2021 | 30.15 million | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 30.78 million | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 31.28 million | +1.6% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 31.28 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.63 million, 19.2× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- France's 31.28 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.02 million, 15.5× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 25.10 million | 20.84 million | 28.29 million | 8 |
| 2020s | 30.36 million | 29.25 million | 31.28 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
- 6 Germany 37.75 million compare
- 7 Russian Federation 36.91 million compare
- 7 Russia 36.91 million compare
- 10 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 28.85 million compare
- 10 United Kingdom 28.85 million compare
- 12 Mexico 27.04 million compare
More infrastructure data for France
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 77.53 million (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 116.69 per 100 people (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 37.28 million (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 56.11 per 100 people (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.5453 units per person (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -1.55 % change on previous year (2023)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 37.28 million (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.13 units per person (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed in France?
- Number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed in France was 31.28 million in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 31.28 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.84 million in 2012.
- How does France rank for number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed?
- France ranks 9th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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