Broadband subscribers in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Broadband subscribers was 0.2244 per 1,000 people in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Broadband subscribers in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2001–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in per 1,000 people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for broadband subscribers in Democratic Republic of Congo is 0.2244 per 1,000 people, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is up 70.7% on the previous year and up 783.9% over five years.
Over the whole period, broadband subscribers in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 0.2244 per 1,000 people in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 per 1,000 people, in 2001.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 37th of 53 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Broadband subscribers in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | per 1,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 per 1,000 people | — |
| 2002 | 0 per 1,000 people | — |
| 2003 | 0.0185 per 1,000 people | — |
| 2004 | 0.026 per 1,000 people | +40.7% |
| 2005 | 0.0261 per 1,000 people | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 0.0254 per 1,000 people | -2.8% |
| 2007 | 0.0247 per 1,000 people | -2.8% |
| 2008 | 0.024 per 1,000 people | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 0.1059 per 1,000 people | +341.1% |
| 2010 | 0.1315 per 1,000 people | +24.2% |
| 2011 | 0.2244 per 1,000 people | +70.7% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 0.2244 per 1,000 people is above the median for low income countries, which is 0.1306 per 1,000 people, 1.7× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 0.2244 per 1,000 people is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.6103 per 1,000 people, 37% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0278 per 1,000 people | 0 per 1,000 people | 0.1059 per 1,000 people | 9 |
| 2010s | 0.1779 per 1,000 people | 0.1315 per 1,000 people | 0.2244 per 1,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More science & technology data for Democratic Republic of Congo
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- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.5853 units per person (2024)
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- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 63.96 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 24.82 units per square kilometre (2023)
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- Scientific and technical journal articles 243.06 (2023)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is broadband subscribers in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Broadband subscribers in Democratic Republic of Congo was 0.2244 per 1,000 people in 2011, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
- What is the highest broadband subscribers recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 0.2244 per 1,000 people in 2011.
- What is the lowest broadband subscribers recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 per 1,000 people in 2001.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for broadband subscribers?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 37th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates, published as part of Broadband subscribers (per 1,000 people). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data. Broadband subscribers are the total number of broadband subscribers with a digital subscriber line, cable modem, or other high-speed technologies. Reporting countries may have different definitions of broadband, so data are not strictly comparable across countries.