China: Internet subscribers

The latest value from 2023 is 636000 thousand subscribers, an increase from 590000 thousand subscribers in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 10539 thousand subscribers, based on data from 137 countries. Historically, the average for China from 2000 to 2023 is 221807 thousand subscribers. The minimum value, 23 thousand subscribers, was reached in 2000 while the maximum of 636000 thousand subscribers was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Fixed broadband subscriptions refers to fixed subscriptions to high-speed access to the public Internet (a TCP/IP connection), at downstream speeds equal to, or greater than, 256 kbit/s. This includes cable modem, DSL, fiber-to-the-home/building, other fixed (wired)-broadband subscriptions, satellite broadband and terrestrial fixed wireless broadband. This total is measured irrespective of the method of payment. It excludes subscriptions that have access to data communications (including the Internet) via mobile-cellular networks. It should include fixed WiMAX and any other fixed wireless technologies. It includes both residential subscriptions and subscriptions for organizations.