Broadband penetration by country in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Broadband penetration by country was 0.5939 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Broadband penetration by country in Ethiopia, 2003–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for broadband penetration by country in Ethiopia is 0.5939, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.0% on the previous year and up 27.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, broadband penetration by country in Ethiopia peaked at 0.5939 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2004.
That places Ethiopia 177th out of 206 countries with data for 2024, 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 | 0.0011 | 0 | 0.004 | 7 |
| 2010s | 0.2119 | 0.0045 | 0.5238 | 9 |
| 2020s | 0.4316 | 0.1783 | 0.5939 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More science & technology data for Ethiopia
- Scientific and technical journal articles 6,728 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 85.95 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 65.08 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 65.08 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 54 (2020)
- Share of individuals using the internet 21.94 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 6 (2020)
- Research and development expenditure 0.3% (2017)
- Number of internet users 20.39 million (2021)
- Landline internet subscriptions 784,326 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is broadband penetration by country in Ethiopia?
- Broadband penetration by country in Ethiopia was 0.5939 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest broadband penetration by country recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.5939 in 2024.
- What is the lowest broadband penetration by country recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2004.
- How does Ethiopia rank for broadband penetration by country?
- Ethiopia ranks 177th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is broadband penetration by country rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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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