Landline Internet subscriptions in Kenya
Kenya: Landline Internet subscriptions was 1.72 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Landline Internet subscriptions in Kenya, 2005–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, landline internet subscriptions in Kenya stood at 1.72 million. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of up 29.9% on the previous year and up 1,587.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, landline internet subscriptions in Kenya peaked at 1.72 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3,282, in 2008.
That places Kenya 66th out of 206 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12,468 | 3,282 | 18,200 | 5 |
| 2010s | 171,011 | 6,866 | 491,183 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.06 million | 674,191 | 1.72 million | 5 |
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More science & technology data for Kenya
- Scientific and technical journal articles 2,079 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 71.38 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 126.48 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 126.48 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 37 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 35.0% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 160 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.8% (2024)
- Number of people using the Internet 14.35 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 3.04 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is landline internet subscriptions in Kenya?
- Landline internet subscriptions in Kenya was 1.72 million in 2024, according to International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest landline internet subscriptions recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 1.72 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest landline internet subscriptions recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,282 in 2008.
- How does Kenya rank for landline internet subscriptions?
- Kenya ranks 66th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is landline internet subscriptions rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,587.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Landline Internet subscriptions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Subscriptions to fixed access to the public Internet with a download speed of at least 256 kbit/s.