Number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed (number) in Malawi
Malawi: Number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed (number) was 2,164 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed in Malawi, 2011–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2023, number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed in Malawi stood at 2,164. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 42.5% on the previous year and up 3,178.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed in Malawi peaked at 2,164 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 8, in 2011.
Malawi ranks 160th of 175 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 8 | — |
| 2013 | 66 | +725.0% |
| 2014 | 21 | -68.2% |
| 2015 | 30 | +42.9% |
| 2016 | 51 | +70.0% |
| 2017 | 93 | +82.4% |
| 2018 | 88 | -5.4% |
| 2019 | 88 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 436 | +395.5% |
| 2021 | 1,287 | +195.2% |
| 2022 | 1,519 | +18.0% |
| 2023 | 2,164 | +42.5% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 2,164 is below the median for low income countries, which is 2,952, 73% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 2,164 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 29,547, 7% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 55.62 | 8 | 93 | 8 |
| 2020s | 1,352 | 436 | 2,164 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More infrastructure data for Malawi
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 15.00 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 69.26 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 4,869 (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 0.0225 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.0002 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate 1.27 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 4,869 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 0.6926 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed in Malawi?
- Number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed in Malawi was 2,164 in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 2,164 in 2023.
- What is the lowest number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 8 in 2011.
- How does Malawi rank for number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed?
- Malawi ranks 160th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,178.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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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