As of 2025, an estimated ** percent of Europeans living in rural areas accessed the internet, compared to ** percent of the population living in the Americas. The lowest internet usage reach was in rural areas in Africa, at ** percent. Overall, urban areas presented a higher percentage of internet penetration.

As of 2025, individuals from both urban and rural areas of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) had the highest internet penetration rate in comparison to other markets. Individuals in rural areas of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) had the lowest internet penetration rate at ** percent.

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Macedonia Usage of Internet: Households: Rural: Broadband Connection (BB) data was reported at 67.923 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 65.954 % for 2015. Macedonia Usage of Internet: Households: Rural: Broadband Connection (BB) data is updated yearly, averaging 50.511 % from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2016, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 67.923 % in 2016 and a record low of 10.900 % in 2008. Macedonia Usage of Internet: Households: Rural: Broadband Connection (BB) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by State Statistical Office of the Republic of Macedonia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Macedonia – Table MK.TB001: Usage of Internet: Households: by Type of Connection.

This dataset provides a comprehensive overview of global internet usage as of 2024. It includes the number of internet users in each country, the percentage of the population with internet access, and the total internet traffic generated. This dataset can be used to analyze trends in internet adoption, digital inequality, and the potential impact of the internet on various sectors of the global economy.

High Frequency Indicator: The dataset contains year-, quarter- and state-wise compiled data from the year 2014 to till date on the total number of broadband and narrowband internet subscribers in the rural and urban areas of India

China Internet Service: Internet Penetration Rate: Rural data was reported at 65.600 % in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 63.800 % for Jun 2024. China Internet Service: Internet Penetration Rate: Rural data is updated semiannually, averaging 35.950 % from Dec 2007 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.500 % in Dec 2023 and a record low of 7.400 % in Dec 2007. China Internet Service: Internet Penetration Rate: Rural data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by China Internet Network Information Center. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Information and Communication Sector – Table CN.ICE: Internet: Internet Market Size. Affected by the COVID-19, the data cut-off time for the 2019 is March 2020.

In 2023, the share of rural households with internet access in the European Union remained nearly unchanged at around 90.52 percent. Nevertheless, 2023 still represents a peak in the share of rural households with internet access in the European Union with 90.52 percent. The EU survey on the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in households and by individuals is an annual survey conducted since 2002 aiming at collecting and disseminating harmonised and comparable information on the use of ICT in households and by individuals. Data presented in this domain are collected on a yearly basis by the National Statistical Institutes and are based on Eurostat's annual model questionnaire. This questionnaire is updated each year to reflect the evolving situation of information and communication technologiesFind more statistics on in the European Union with key insights such as share of urban households with internet access, share of suburban households with internet access, and share of households with internet access.

This data is used to determine eligibility for certain USDA broadband loan and grant programs.

Rural Broadband Fixed Wireless Market Outlook

According to our latest research, the global rural broadband fixed wireless market size in 2024 is valued at USD 7.8 billion, reflecting robust momentum as governments and private sector players intensify efforts to bridge the digital divide. The market is expected to expand at a compelling CAGR of 9.2% from 2025 to 2033, reaching a projected value of USD 17.2 billion by the end of the forecast period. This growth trajectory is primarily driven by increasing demand for high-speed internet connectivity in underserved rural areas, substantial investments in wireless infrastructure, and technological advancements that enhance the cost-effectiveness and scalability of fixed wireless solutions.

One of the most significant growth factors for the rural broadband fixed wireless market is the heightened governmental focus on digital inclusion. Numerous national and regional governments are launching ambitious broadband initiatives and providing funding incentives to accelerate rural connectivity. These efforts are often supported by public-private partnerships and regulatory reforms aimed at lowering barriers to infrastructure deployment. Additionally, international development agencies are prioritizing digital access as a key component of socioeconomic development, further fueling market expansion. The convergence of policy support and financial incentives is enabling service providers to extend their networks into previously unviable rural markets, thereby unlocking new revenue streams and stimulating broader economic growth.

Another key driver is the rapid evolution of wireless communication technologies, particularly the adoption of advanced frequency bands and the integration of 5G capabilities. Fixed wireless access (FWA) solutions leveraging sub-6 GHz and millimeter wave (mmWave) frequencies are delivering higher throughput, lower latency, and improved reliability compared to legacy systems. These technological advancements are making it increasingly feasible to offer broadband services that rival fiber-optic speeds, even in remote and geographically challenging regions. Moreover, the decreasing cost of hardware, such as customer premises equipment (CPE) and base stations, is lowering the overall capital expenditure for network operators, making fixed wireless a highly attractive option for rural deployments.

The proliferation of connected devices and the growing digitalization of rural enterprises and institutions are also accelerating the demand for robust broadband infrastructure. Rural households, businesses, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities are seeking reliable high-speed internet to support a wide array of applications, from remote learning and telemedicine to precision agriculture and smart grid management. The COVID-19 pandemic further underscored the critical importance of digital connectivity, prompting a surge in broadband adoption and catalyzing long-term behavioral shifts toward online services. As a result, the rural broadband fixed wireless market is witnessing increased adoption across diverse end-user segments, driving sustained market growth.

Regionally, North America and Asia Pacific are leading the market in terms of deployment and innovation, with Europe and Latin America following closely. North America, particularly the United States and Canada, benefits from significant federal funding and active participation from major telecom operators. Asia Pacific is experiencing rapid growth due to large rural populations and government-driven broadband initiatives in countries such as India, China, and Indonesia. Meanwhile, Europe is focusing on closing the digital divide through the European Union's Digital Agenda, and Latin America is investing in rural connectivity to support economic development. The Middle East & Africa region, while currently smaller in market share, is poised for accelerated growth as digital transformation initiatives gain momentum and infrastructure investments increase.

Component Analysis

The rural broadband fixed wireless market is segmented by component into hardware, software, and services, each playing a pivotal role in the deployment and operation of fixed wireless networks. Hardware remains the largest segment, encompassing essential infrastructure such as antennas, base stations, routers, and customer premises equipment (CPE). The proliferation of affordable and technologically advanced hardware solutions is making it feasible for serv

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This dataset provides an overview of global internet users by country between 2021 and 2024, derived from the Wikipedia page "List of countries by number of Internet users." The data includes the total number of internet users in each country, the percentage of the population using the internet, and the population of each country as of 2021. The data was collected from reliable sources like household surveys and internet subscription statistics, providing valuable insights into global connectivity trends.

This dataset can be used to explore digital penetration rates, compare internet adoption by region, and analyze how internet usage has evolved across countries over time. The motivation behind this dataset is to contribute to research on digital inclusion and global technology access.

Poland Internet: % of Household: Rural Areas data was reported at 78.567 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 77.800 % for 2016. Poland Internet: % of Household: Rural Areas data is updated yearly, averaging 58.688 % from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2017, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 78.567 % in 2017 and a record low of 15.000 % in 2004. Poland Internet: % of Household: Rural Areas data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Poland – Table PL.TB002: Personal Computer and Internet Statistics.

The share of town and suburban households with internet access in Poland stood at approximately 95.32 percent in 2024. Between 2004 and 2024, the share rose by around 80.21 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

This dataset contains country-level internet usage data from 2000 to 2023. It provides the percentage of the population using the internet in different countries over time. This data can be useful for analyzing global internet penetration, digital adoption trends, and technological growth across regions.

🔹 Dataset Information:

• Country Name & Code – Identifies each country.
• Yearly Internet Usage (%) – The percentage of the population using the internet from 2000 to 2023.
• Missing Values (No Data) – Some countries may have missing data for certain years.

📈 Potential Use Cases:

• Trend Analysis: Explore how internet usage has evolved globally.
• Regional Comparisons: Compare internet adoption across countries and continents.
• Machine Learning Applications
  • Time-Series Forecasting – Predict future internet usage trends using models like ARIMA, LSTM, or Prophet.
  • Clustering & Segmentation – Group countries based on their internet adoption rates using k-means or hierarchical clustering.
  • Feature Engineering – Use internet penetration as a predictor in socio-economic or technological development models.

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Modified from this source World bank group data

This dataset is valuable for data visualization, time-series analysis, and policy-making research related to digital growth.

This layer is no longer being actively maintained. For the latest broadband availability data from FCC, please see the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). This layer shows fixed broadband availability for every neighborhood in the U.S. and outlying areas for June 2023.This layer is a composite of five sublayers with adjacent scale ranges showing the broadband score across the U.S. and outlying areas, at five different geographies – State, County, Tract, Block Group and Block. The broadband score is an index based on the FCC’s minimum standard of broadband of 25 megabits per second (Mbps) download and 3 Mbps upload. A geography with speeds of 25/3 Mbps is awarded 100 points. Each type of geometry contains housing, population, and internet usage data taken from the following sources:US Census Bureau 2010 Census data (2010)USDA Non-Rural Areas (2013)FCC Form 477 Fixed Broadband Deployment Data (January - June 2021)FCC Population, Housing Unit, and Household Estimates (2019). Note that these are derived from Census and other data.Measurement Lab (Jan - June 2021)Broadband offering data from each provider for all geographies are available in related tables. Field Names / Record StructureThis layer includes over 150 attributes relating to reported speed and service information. In addition:Each block includes housing unit, household, and population estimates from the FCC.Each block has an attribute named WaterOnly that indicates if it is entirely water (yes/no).Each block has two attributes indicating whether it is urban or rural (CensusUrbanRural and USDAUrbanRural). For units larger than blocks, block count (urban/rural) was used to determine this. Some tracts and block groups have an equal number of urban and rural blocks—so a new coded value was introduced: S (split). All blocks are either U or R, while tracts and block groups can be U, R, or S.Each block has three attributes indicating whether it is part of a Tribal Block Group, is part of an American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian Area (AIANNHA) and the AIANNHA name.US Census and USDA Rurality valuesAmalgamated broadband speed measurement categories based on Form 477. These include:99: All Terrestrial Broadband Plus Satellite98: All Terrestrial Broadband97: Cable Modem96: DSL95: All Other (Electric Power Line, Other Copper Wireline, Other)The FCC Speed Values method is applied to all speeds from all data sources within this service. This includes:Geography: State, County, Tract, Block Group, BlockData source: FCC and M-LabWithin this method, speed values are shown as such:<1 Mbps, reported up to three decimal points>= 1 and < 2 Mbps, rounded to the nearest tenth>= 2 and < 10 Mbps, truncated to the lower integer>= 10 and < 1000 Mbps, rounded to the nearest integer>= 1000 Mbps, the published bandwidth = 1000 MbpsEach sublayer has a varying number of attributes from these sources, depending on what data is available for the level of granularity. The following table displays what information is included with which geometry types: GeometryFCC Form 477 Fixed (Jan - Dec 2020)FCC Demographic Estimates (2019)M-Lab (Jan - Dec 2020)BroadbandNow Avg. Min. Terrestrial Broadband Plan PricesUrban/rural flags (Census and USDA)StateYesYesYesYesNoCountyYesYesYesYesNoTractYesYesNoYesYes (U, R, S)Block GroupYesYesNoYesYes (U, R, S)BlockYesYesNoYesYes (U, R) Additional ResourcesFCC Staff Block EstimatesFixed Broadband Deployment Data from FCC Form 477Digital Divide: Broadband Pricing by State, ZIP Code, and Income Level (BroadbandUSA)Open Internet Measurement (M-Lab)Eligibility Area Map Datasets (USDA)

United States US: Fixed Broadband Internet Subscribers: per 100 People data was reported at 33.853 Ratio in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 33.002 Ratio for 2016. United States US: Fixed Broadband Internet Subscribers: per 100 People data is updated yearly, averaging 24.639 Ratio from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2017, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 33.853 Ratio in 2017 and a record low of 0.256 Ratio in 1998. United States US: Fixed Broadband Internet Subscribers: per 100 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Telecommunication. 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.; ; International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.; Weighted average; Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data.

This API returns all the wireless providers within a US census block given a passed latitude and longitude.

This layer is a composite of five sublayers with adjacent scale ranges showing the broadband score across the U.S. and outlying areas, at five different geographies – State, County, Tract, Block Group and Block. The broadband score is an index based on the FCC’s minimum standard of broadband of 25 megabits per second (Mbps) download and 3 Mbps upload. A geography with speeds of 25/3 Mbps is awarded 100 points. Each type of geometry contains housing, population, and internet usage data taken from the following sources:US Census Bureau 2010 Census data (2010)USDA Non-Rural Areas (2013)FCC Form 477 Fixed Broadband Deployment Data (January - June 2020)FCC Population, Housing Unit, and Household Estimates (2019). Note that these are derived from Census and other data.BroadbandNow Average Minimum Terrestrial Broadband Plan Prices (2020)Measurement Lab (Jan - Jun 2020)Broadband offering data from each provider for Census Blocks are in a related table Field Names / Record StructureThis layer includes over 150 attributes relating to reported speed and service information. In addition:Each block includes housing unit, household, and population estimates from the FCC.Each block has an attribute named WaterOnly that indicates if it is entirely water (yes/no).Each block has two attributes indicating whether it is urban or rural (CensusUrbanRural and USDAUrbanRural). For units larger than blocks, block count (urban/rural) was used to determine this. Some tracts and block groups have an equal number of urban and rural blocks—so a new coded value was introduced: S (split). All blocks are either U or R, while tracts and block groups can be U, R, or S.Each block has three attributes indicating whether it is part of a Tribal Block Group, is part of an American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian Area (AIANNHA) and the AIANNHA name.US Census and USDA Rurality valuesAmalgamated broadband speed measurement categories based on Form 477. These include:99: All Terrestrial Broadband Plus Satellite98: All Terrestrial Broadband97: Cable Modem96: DSL95: All Other (Electric Power Line, Other Copper Wireline, Other)The FCC Speed Values method is applied to all speeds from all data sources within this service. This includes:Geography: State, County, Tract, Block Group, Block,

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