Fixed broadband subscriptions in South Africa
South Africa: Fixed broadband subscriptions was 3.42 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fixed broadband subscriptions in South Africa, 2002–2024
Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Analysis
South Africa recorded 3.42 million for fixed broadband subscriptions in 2024. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
The figure is up 59.0% on the previous year and up 100.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fixed broadband subscriptions in South Africa peaked at 3.42 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2,669, in 2002.
That places South Africa 47th out of 206 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 233,548 | 2,669 | 481,000 | 8 |
| 2010s | 1.21 million | 743,000 | 1.71 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.10 million | 1.30 million | 3.42 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More infrastructure data for South Africa
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 1.58 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 1.01 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 179.34 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 114.79 million (2024)
- Air transport, passengers carried 15.45 million (2023)
- Air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide 169,154 (2023)
- Air transport, freight 59.67 million ton-km (2023)
- Renewable internal freshwater resources, total 44.8 billion cubic meters (2022)
- Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita 718.2 cubic meters (2022)
- Individuals using the Internet 78.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fixed broadband subscriptions in South Africa?
- Fixed broadband subscriptions in South Africa was 3.42 million in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
- What is the highest fixed broadband subscriptions recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 3.42 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest fixed broadband subscriptions recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,669 in 2002.
- How does South Africa rank for fixed broadband subscriptions?
- South Africa ranks 47th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fixed broadband subscriptions rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as part of Fixed broadband subscriptions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fixed broadband subscriptions refers to fixed subscriptions to high-speed access to the public Internet (a TCP/IP connection), at downstream speeds equal to, or greater than, 256 kbit/s. This includes cable modem, DSL, fiber-to-the-home/building, other fixed (wired)-broadband subscriptions, satellite broadband and terrestrial fixed wireless broadband. This total is measured irrespective of the method of payment. It excludes subscriptions that have access to data communications (including the Internet) via mobile-cellular networks. It should include fixed WiMAX and any other fixed wireless technologies. It includes both residential subscriptions and subscriptions for organizations.