Broadband penetration by country in United States
United States: Broadband penetration by country was 38.86 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Broadband penetration by country in United States, 1998–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
United States recorded 38.86 for broadband penetration by country in 2024. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
The figure is up 2.0% on the previous year and up 28.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, broadband penetration by country in United States peaked at 38.86 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.2559, in 1998.
United States ranks 29th of 206 countries on this measure, in the top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.6212 | 0.2559 | 0.9866 | 2 |
| 2000s | 14.87 | 2.51 | 25.97 | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.77 | 27.17 | 33.84 | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.43 | 35.72 | 38.86 | 5 |
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More science & technology data for United States
- Scientific and technical journal articles 430,843 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 390.99 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 113.19 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 113.19 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 329,229 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 94.69 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 262,244 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 3.4% (2023)
- Number of internet users 310.46 million (2021)
- Landline internet subscriptions 134.22 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is broadband penetration by country in United States?
- Broadband penetration by country in United States was 38.86 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest broadband penetration by country recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 38.86 in 2024.
- What is the lowest broadband penetration by country recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2559 in 1998.
- How does United States rank for broadband penetration by country?
- United States ranks 29th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is broadband penetration by country rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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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