Number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed (number) in Germany
Germany: Number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed (number) was 37.75 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed in Germany, 2007–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed in Germany is 37.75 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and up 125.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed in Germany peaked at 37.75 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6.00 million, in 2007.
That places Germany 6th out of 175 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed (number) in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 6.00 million | — |
| 2008 | 7.02 million | +17.0% |
| 2009 | 7.73 million | +10.1% |
| 2010 | 7.97 million | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 8.51 million | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 15.13 million | +77.8% |
| 2013 | 15.84 million | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 16.73 million | +5.6% |
| 2015 | 21.86 million | +30.6% |
| 2016 | 25.16 million | +15.1% |
| 2017 | 27.85 million | +10.7% |
| 2018 | 30.07 million | +8.0% |
| 2019 | 32.28 million | +7.3% |
| 2020 | 33.87 million | +4.9% |
| 2021 | 34.80 million | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 35.83 million | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 37.08 million | +3.5% |
| 2024 | 37.75 million | +1.8% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 37.75 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.63 million, 23.2× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Germany's 37.75 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.02 million, 18.7× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed (number) in Germany changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +77.8% | 8.51 million | 15.13 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.92 million | 6.00 million | 7.73 million | 3 |
| 2010s | 20.14 million | 7.97 million | 32.28 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.87 million | 33.87 million | 37.75 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More infrastructure data for Germany
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 109.20 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 129.15 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 38.40 million (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 45.42 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.4598 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -0.7752 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 38.40 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.31 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed in Germany?
- Number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed in Germany was 37.75 million in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 37.75 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.00 million in 2007.
- How does Germany rank for number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed?
- Germany ranks 6th out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 125.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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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