Ethiopia: Internet subscribers

The latest value from 2022 is 566 thousand subscribers, an increase from 507 thousand subscribers in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 8999 thousand subscribers, based on data from 156 countries. Historically, the average for Ethiopia from 2003 to 2022 is 172 thousand subscribers. The minimum value, 0 thousand subscribers, was reached in 2003 while the maximum of 566 thousand subscribers was recorded in 2022. 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.