Germany vs United Kingdom: Broadband internet coverage by speed

Germany
99.0%
in 2020
United Kingdom
99.2%
in 2020
Germany rank
13th
United Kingdom rank
12th

Broadband internet coverage by speed over time

  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

United Kingdom currently reports 99.2% against 99.0% in Germany, a difference of 0.2%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 13th and United Kingdom ranks 12th of 31 countries.

United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany United Kingdom Difference Ahead
2010s 98.5% 98.9% 0.5% United Kingdom
2020s 99.0% 99.2% 0.2% United Kingdom

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher broadband internet coverage by speed, Germany or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom, at 99.2% against 99.0% in Germany as of 2020.
What is the difference in broadband internet coverage by speed between Germany and United Kingdom?
0.2%, with United Kingdom ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and United Kingdom?
8 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2020.
How do Germany and United Kingdom rank globally for broadband internet coverage by speed?
Germany ranks 13th and United Kingdom ranks 12th of 31 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Broadband internet coverage by speed. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Broadband internet coverage by speed
Unit
Percentage of households
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
32 places, 256 data points, 2013–2020
Last refreshed