Broadband penetration by country in Pakistan
Pakistan: Broadband penetration by country was 1.47 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Broadband penetration by country in Pakistan, 2005–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for broadband penetration by country in Pakistan is 1.47, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.1% on the previous year and up 56.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, broadband penetration by country in Pakistan peaked at 1.47 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0083, in 2005.
That places Pakistan 162nd 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 | 0.0676 | 0.0083 | 0.2015 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.8236 | 0.3963 | 1.13 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.28 | 1.04 | 1.47 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More science & technology data for Pakistan
- Scientific and technical journal articles 20,519 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 193.11 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 76.85 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 76.85 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 567 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 57.25 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 426 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.2% (2023)
- Number of internet users 44.50 million (2020)
- Landline internet subscriptions 3.68 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is broadband penetration by country in Pakistan?
- Broadband penetration by country in Pakistan was 1.47 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest broadband penetration by country recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.47 in 2024.
- What is the lowest broadband penetration by country recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0083 in 2005.
- How does Pakistan rank for broadband penetration by country?
- Pakistan ranks 162nd out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is broadband penetration by country rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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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