Landline Internet subscriptions by download speed in China
China: Landline Internet subscriptions by download speed was 629.96 million number in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Landline Internet subscriptions by download speed in China, 2011–2023
Source: International Telecommunication Union – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2023, landline internet subscriptions by download speed in China stood at 629.96 million number. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.8% on the previous year and up 2,148.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, landline internet subscriptions by download speed in China peaked at 629.96 million number in 2023 and was at its lowest, 14.30 million number, in 2011.
That places China 1st out of 163 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 226.12 million number | 14.30 million number | 443.89 million number | 8 |
| 2020s | 556.37 million number | 479.34 million number | 629.96 million number | 4 |
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More science & technology data for China
- Scientific and technical journal articles 932,712 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 1.87 billion (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 131.75 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 131.75 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 159,019 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 91.6% (2025)
- Patent applications, residents 1.43 million (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 2.6% (2023)
- Number of people using the Internet 1.04 billion users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 47.19 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is landline internet subscriptions by download speed in China?
- Landline internet subscriptions by download speed in China was 629.96 million number in 2023, according to International Telecommunication Union – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest landline internet subscriptions by download speed recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 629.96 million number in 2023.
- What is the lowest landline internet subscriptions by download speed recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.30 million number in 2011.
- How does China rank for landline internet subscriptions by download speed?
- China ranks 1st out of 163 countries with data for 2023.
- Is landline internet subscriptions by download speed rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,148.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Landline Internet subscriptions by download speed. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed (number)