Landline Internet subscriptions in Uganda
Uganda: Landline Internet subscriptions was 103,838 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Landline Internet subscriptions in Uganda, 2005–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, landline internet subscriptions in Uganda stood at 103,838. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
That represents a change of up 133.8% on the previous year and up 88.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, landline internet subscriptions in Uganda peaked at 103,838 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 850, in 2005.
That places Uganda 135th 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.
Landline Internet subscriptions in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 850 | — |
| 2006 | 1,210 | +42.4% |
| 2007 | 1,860 | +53.7% |
| 2008 | 4,798 | +158.0% |
| 2009 | 6,000 | +25.1% |
| 2010 | 14,000 | +133.3% |
| 2011 | 35,514 | +153.7% |
| 2012 | 38,400 | +8.1% |
| 2013 | 41,500 | +8.1% |
| 2014 | 55,198 | +33.0% |
| 2015 | 80,724 | +46.2% |
| 2016 | 92,115 | +14.1% |
| 2019 | 32,370 | -64.9% |
| 2020 | 34,596 | +6.9% |
| 2021 | 38,512 | +11.3% |
| 2022 | 40,256 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | 44,422 | +10.3% |
| 2024 | 103,838 | +133.8% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 103,838 is above the median for low income countries, which is 33,200, 3.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 103,838 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 49,177, 2.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,944 | 850 | 6,000 | 5 |
| 2010s | 48,728 | 14,000 | 92,115 | 8 |
| 2020s | 52,325 | 34,596 | 103,838 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
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Frequently asked questions
- What is landline internet subscriptions in Uganda?
- Landline internet subscriptions in Uganda was 103,838 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 103,838 in 2024.
- What is the lowest landline internet subscriptions recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 850 in 2005.
- How does Uganda rank for landline internet subscriptions?
- Uganda ranks 135th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is landline internet subscriptions rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 88.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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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About this data
Subscriptions to fixed access to the public Internet with a download speed of at least 256 kbit/s.