Broadband penetration by country in Gambia
Gambia: Broadband penetration by country was 0.5186 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Broadband penetration by country in Gambia, 2004–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for broadband penetration by country in Gambia is 0.5186, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 309.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, broadband penetration by country in Gambia peaked at 0.5186 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0022, in 2004.
Gambia ranks 178th of 206 countries on this measure, 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 | 0.0108 | 0.0022 | 0.0165 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.1096 | 0.0182 | 0.2035 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3259 | 0.1941 | 0.5186 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More science & technology data for Gambia
- Scientific and technical journal articles 79.8 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 3.48 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 126.24 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 126.24 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 91 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 49.49 (2024)
- Number of internet users 1.07 million (2021)
- Landline internet subscriptions 14,312 (2024)
- Landline internet subscriptions per 100 people by speed 0.22 (2022)
- Net oda to medical research 29.52 million (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is broadband penetration by country in Gambia?
- Broadband penetration by country in Gambia was 0.5186 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest broadband penetration by country recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.5186 in 2024.
- What is the lowest broadband penetration by country recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0022 in 2004.
- How does Gambia rank for broadband penetration by country?
- Gambia ranks 178th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is broadband penetration by country rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 309.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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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