Fixed broadband subscriptions in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Fixed broadband subscriptions was 1.96 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fixed broadband subscriptions in Sri Lanka, 2001–2024
Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Analysis
In 2024, fixed broadband subscriptions in Sri Lanka stood at 1.96 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.8% on the previous year and up 244.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fixed broadband subscriptions in Sri Lanka peaked at 2.39 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 327, in 2001.
Sri Lanka ranks 63rd of 206 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 44,830 | 327 | 169,600 | 9 |
| 2010s | 788,250 | 228,316 | 1.67 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.07 million | 1.78 million | 2.39 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More infrastructure data for Sri Lanka
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 6.85 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 1.58 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 132.55 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 30.62 million (2024)
- Air transport, passengers carried 3.87 million (2023)
- Air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide 24,228 (2023)
- Air transport, freight 278.5 million ton-km (2023)
- Renewable internal freshwater resources, total 52.8 billion cubic meters (2022)
- Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita 2,380 cubic meters (2022)
- Individuals using the Internet 54.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fixed broadband subscriptions in Sri Lanka?
- Fixed broadband subscriptions in Sri Lanka was 1.96 million in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
- What is the highest fixed broadband subscriptions recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 2.39 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest fixed broadband subscriptions recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 327 in 2001.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for fixed broadband subscriptions?
- Sri Lanka ranks 63rd out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fixed broadband subscriptions rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 244.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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.