Broadband penetration by country in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Broadband penetration by country was 0.0801 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Broadband penetration by country in Afghanistan, 2004–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for broadband penetration by country in Afghanistan is 0.0801, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
The figure is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 1,588.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, broadband penetration by country in Afghanistan peaked at 0.0801 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0008, in 2004.
That places Afghanistan 196th out of 206 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom 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 | 0.0019 | 0.0008 | 0.0036 | 6 |
| 2010s | 0.0208 | 0.0046 | 0.052 | 9 |
| 2020s | 0.0735 | 0.0664 | 0.0801 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More science & technology data for Afghanistan
- Scientific and technical journal articles 168.85 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 25.63 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 60.1 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 60.1 (2024)
- Share of individuals using the internet 16.09 (2024)
- Number of internet users 6.61 million (2021)
- Landline internet subscriptions 33,200 (2023)
- Landline internet subscriptions per 100 people by speed 0.08 (2023)
- Net oda to medical research 199.09 million (2023)
- Population covered by mobile network by network capability 92.3 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is broadband penetration by country in Afghanistan?
- Broadband penetration by country in Afghanistan was 0.0801 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest broadband penetration by country recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0801 in 2023.
- What is the lowest broadband penetration by country recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0008 in 2004.
- How does Afghanistan rank for broadband penetration by country?
- Afghanistan ranks 196th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is broadband penetration by country rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,588.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Broadband penetration by country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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