Landline Internet subscriptions in Nigeria
Nigeria: Landline Internet subscriptions was 183,207 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Landline Internet subscriptions in Nigeria, 2005–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for landline internet subscriptions in Nigeria is 183,207, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
That represents a change of up 56.8% on the previous year and up 1,064.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, landline internet subscriptions in Nigeria peaked at 183,207 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 500, in 2005.
That places Nigeria 123rd 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 | 50,957 | 500 | 81,958 | 4 |
| 2010s | 59,550 | 14,279 | 110,834 | 9 |
| 2020s | 105,622 | 65,313 | 183,207 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More science & technology data for Nigeria
- Scientific and technical journal articles 9,799 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 164.65 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 70.76 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 70.76 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 598 (2020)
- Share of the population using the Internet 41.2% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 410 (2020)
- Number of people using the Internet 77.60 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 0.0787 per 100 people (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people, by download speed 0.05 per 100 population (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is landline internet subscriptions in Nigeria?
- Landline internet subscriptions in Nigeria was 183,207 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 Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 183,207 in 2024.
- What is the lowest landline internet subscriptions recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 500 in 2005.
- How does Nigeria rank for landline internet subscriptions?
- Nigeria ranks 123rd out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is landline internet subscriptions rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,064.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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.