South Korea: Internet subscribers, per 100 people

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 South Korea

Fixed broadband internet subscribers per 100 people

 Latest value 45.43
 Year 2022
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1998 - 2022
 Average 30.68
 Min - Max 0.03 - 45.43
 Source The International Telecommunication Union
The latest value from 2022 is 45.43 percent, an increase from 44.27 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 19.59 percent, based on data from 149 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 1998 to 2022 is 30.68 percent. The minimum value, 0.03 percent, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 45.43 percent was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
South Korea - Internet subscribers, per 100 people - Recent values chart

Historical series
South Korea - Internet subscribers, per 100 people - historical chart - 1998-2022




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.

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