Fixed broadband internet traffic in Germany
Germany: Fixed broadband internet traffic was 175 Exabyte in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fixed broadband internet traffic in Germany, 2011–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Exabyte.
Analysis
In 2025, fixed broadband internet traffic in Germany stood at 175 Exabyte. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
That represents a change of up 17.4% on the previous year and up 929.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fixed broadband internet traffic in Germany peaked at 175 Exabyte in 2025 and was at its lowest, 6 Exabyte, in 2011.
Germany ranks 1st of 29 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fixed broadband internet traffic in Germany, year by year
| Year | Exabyte | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 6 Exabyte | — |
| 2012 | 7 Exabyte | +16.7% |
| 2013 | 9 Exabyte | +28.6% |
| 2014 | 12 Exabyte | +33.3% |
| 2015 | 17 Exabyte | +41.7% |
| 2016 | 26 Exabyte | +52.9% |
| 2017 | 36 Exabyte | +38.5% |
| 2018 | 43 Exabyte | +19.4% |
| 2019 | 60 Exabyte | +39.5% |
| 2020 | 81 Exabyte | +35.0% |
| 2021 | 100 Exabyte | +23.5% |
| 2022 | 121 Exabyte | +21.0% |
| 2023 | 132 Exabyte | +9.1% |
| 2024 | 149 Exabyte | +12.9% |
| 2025 | 175 Exabyte | +17.4% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 175 Exabyte is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.36 Exabyte, 16.9× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Germany's 175 Exabyte is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.86 Exabyte, 16.1× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 24 Exabyte | 6 Exabyte | 60 Exabyte | 9 |
| 2020s | 126.33 Exabyte | 81 Exabyte | 175 Exabyte | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More science & technology data for Germany
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 129.15 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.31 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 109.20 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 301.63 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 3.6 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 3.61 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 108,782 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0.0013 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fixed broadband internet traffic in Germany?
- Fixed broadband internet traffic in Germany was 175 Exabyte in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest fixed broadband internet traffic recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 175 Exabyte in 2025.
- What is the lowest fixed broadband internet traffic recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 6 Exabyte in 2011.
- How does Germany rank for fixed broadband internet traffic?
- Germany ranks 1st out of 29 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fixed broadband internet traffic rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 929.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Fixed broadband internet traffic. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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