Landline Internet subscriptions by download speed in South Africa
South Africa: Landline Internet subscriptions by download speed was 2.06 million number in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Landline Internet subscriptions by download speed in South Africa, 2014–2023
Source: International Telecommunication Union – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for landline internet subscriptions by download speed in South Africa is 2.06 million number, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is up 14.4% on the previous year and up 1,128.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, landline internet subscriptions by download speed in South Africa peaked at 2.06 million number in 2023 and was at its lowest, 167,715 number, in 2014.
South Africa ranks 52nd of 163 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 334,494 number | 167,715 number | 591,572 number | 6 |
| 2020s | 1.54 million number | 851,224 number | 2.06 million number | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More science & technology data for South Africa
- Scientific and technical journal articles 14,949 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 114.79 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 179.34 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 179.34 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 9,156 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 78.4% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 1,804 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.6% (2022)
- Number of people using the Internet 46.11 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 5.35 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is landline internet subscriptions by download speed in South Africa?
- Landline internet subscriptions by download speed in South Africa was 2.06 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2.06 million number in 2023.
- What is the lowest landline internet subscriptions by download speed recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 167,715 number in 2014.
- How does South Africa rank for landline internet subscriptions by download speed?
- South Africa ranks 52nd out of 163 countries with data for 2023.
- Is landline internet subscriptions by download speed rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,128.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 10 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data).
About this data
Number of fixed broadband subscriptions, by speed (number)