Number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed (number) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed (number) was 14.73 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed in Saudi Arabia, 2011–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 14.73 million for number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed in 2024. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.5% on the previous year and up 305.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed in Saudi Arabia peaked at 14.73 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 78,848, in 2011.
That places Saudi Arabia 22nd out of 175 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 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 Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 78,848 | — |
| 2012 | 241,787 | +206.6% |
| 2015 | 3.63 million | +1403.3% |
| 2016 | 4.54 million | +25.0% |
| 2017 | 5.12 million | +12.6% |
| 2018 | 5.98 million | +16.8% |
| 2019 | 5.96 million | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 7.34 million | +23.2% |
| 2021 | 10.19 million | +38.7% |
| 2022 | 13.13 million | +28.9% |
| 2023 | 14.23 million | +8.4% |
| 2024 | 14.73 million | +3.5% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 14.73 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.63 million, 9.1× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 14.73 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.18 million, 12.5× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.65 million | 78,848 | 5.98 million | 7 |
| 2020s | 11.92 million | 7.34 million | 14.73 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More infrastructure data for Saudi Arabia
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 54.18 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 159.54 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 6.71 million (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 19.75 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.19 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate -1.19 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 6.71 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.53 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 Saudi Arabia?
- Number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed in Saudi Arabia was 14.73 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 14.73 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 78,848 in 2011.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 22nd out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 305.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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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