Broadband penetration by country in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Broadband penetration by country was 8.47 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
8.47
Change on year
down 3.4%
World rank
121st
of 206 countries
All-time high
10.54
in 2021
All-time low
0.0017
in 2001
Years of data
24
2001–2024
Broadband penetration by country in Sri Lanka, 2001–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, broadband penetration by country in Sri Lanka stood at 8.47.
The figure is down 3.4% on the previous year and up 221.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, broadband penetration by country in Sri Lanka peaked at 10.54 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0017, in 2001.
That places Sri Lanka 121st out of 206 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | 0.2178 | 0.0017 | 0.8171 | 9 |
| 2010s | 3.59 | 1.09 | 7.44 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.06 | 7.9 | 10.54 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More science & technology data for Sri Lanka
- Scientific and technical journal articles 2,322 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 30.62 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 132.55 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 132.55 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 273 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 54.59 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 266 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.1% (2022)
- Number of internet users 10.09 million (2021)
- Landline internet subscriptions 1.96 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is broadband penetration by country in Sri Lanka?
- Broadband penetration by country in Sri Lanka was 8.47 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest broadband penetration by country recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 10.54 in 2021.
- What is the lowest broadband penetration by country recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0017 in 2001.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for broadband penetration by country?
- Sri Lanka ranks 121st out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is broadband penetration by country rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 221.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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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