Which country has the fastest internet?

Singapore leads with an average download speed of approximately 248.6 Mbps.

Why do internet speeds vary so much between countries?

Differences in infrastructure investment, fiber optic coverage, regulatory environment, and geographic challenges all contribute to speed variations.

Is mobile internet speed included in this average?

The 79.5 Mbps figure refers to fixed broadband. Mobile internet averages around 42 Mbps globally.

How quickly are global internet speeds improving?

Global average speeds have been increasing by approximately 25-30% per year over the past five years.

Global Average Internet Speed

Last updated: January 18, 2026

79.5 Mbps

Mbps

The global average fixed broadband download speed is approximately 79.5 Mbps. Speeds vary widely — some countries exceed 200 Mbps while others remain below 10 Mbps.

Historical Trend

Source: Speedtest

Global Average Internet Speed by Country

Country	Value (Mbps) ↓	Source
Singapore	248.6	Speedtest
South Korea	212.5	Speedtest
United States	203.8	Speedtest
France	185.2	Speedtest
United Arab Emirates	175.2	Speedtest
Canada	175	Speedtest
Switzerland	168	Speedtest
Japan	145.6	Speedtest
China	135	Speedtest
Netherlands	115.8	Speedtest
Saudi Arabia	108.4	Speedtest
United Kingdom	92.4	Speedtest
Germany	92.3	Speedtest
Brazil	85.2	Speedtest
Australia	78.3	Speedtest
Russia	78	Speedtest
India	56.8	Speedtest
South Africa	42.5	Speedtest
Nigeria	18.2	Speedtest
Pakistan	12.5	Speedtest

Why This Average Exists

Internet speed is a key measure of digital infrastructure quality and affects everything from remote work capability to streaming and e-commerce.

Factors That Affect Global Average Internet Speed

Infrastructure investment
Fiber optic penetration
Government regulation
Population density
Competition among ISPs
Geographic terrain

Frequently Asked Questions

Methodology & Data Sources

The data presented on this page is compiled from publicly available datasets published by international organizations including the World Bank, World Health Organization (WHO), International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations, NASA, and national statistical agencies.

Global averages are calculated using population-weighted or arithmetic means depending on the metric. Country-level data reflects the most recent available figures, typically from 2024–2024. Where gaps exist, the latest available data point is used.

All figures are subject to revision as source organizations update their datasets. For the most authoritative data, we encourage consulting the original sources linked in the table above.