Germany: Internet subscribers

Germany: Broadband internet subscribers, in thousands

, 2000 - 2019: For that indicator, we provide data for Germany from 2000 to 2019. The average value for Germany during that period was 20744 thousand subscribers with a minimum of 265 thousand subscribers in 2000 and a maximum of 35072 thousand subscribers in 2019. The latest value from 2019 is 35072 thousand subscribers. For comparison, the world average in 2019 based on 192 countries is 6569 thousand subscribers. 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.