The global difference in internet speed between countries shows considerable variation. In general, wealthier nations have the capacity to channel significant financial resources into improving their digital infrastructure. To illustrate, Europe and North America consistently maintain superior internet speeds compared to other regions around the world. In contrast, developing countries struggle with the challenge of keeping up due to lack of resources and limited investment.
The country with the fastest internet is Liechtenstein with 246.76Mbps.
The country with the slowest internet is Afghanistan with 1.71 Mbps.
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Countries with the fastest internet (and 5 countries with the slowest internet)
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Ultimately, the factors that contribute to different average internet speeds by country come down to economic circumstances, technological advances and competitive markets.
Here is a list of countries with fast internet.
- Liechtenstein
- Macau
- Iceland
- Andorra
- Luxembourg
List of countries with slow internet:
- Afghanistan
- Yemen
- Syria
- East Timor
- Equatorial Guinea
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List of countries with the fastest speeds
The five countries or territories that command the highest internet speeds globally include the Channel Island of Jersey (264.52 Mbps), Liechtenstein (246.76 Mbps), Macau (231.40 Mbps), Iceland (229.35 Mbps) and Gibraltar (206 .27 Mbps). Namely, four of these five are located in Western Europe, with the exception of Macau. They all share the common trait of being either compact in size or island nations, making the deployment of FTTP fulfil-fibre broadband and 5G mobile internet significantly more feasible.
Countries in the world with the slowest internet
On the other hand, the five countries or territories struggling with the slowest internet speeds globally are Afghanistan (1.71Mbps), Yemen (1.79Mbps), Syria (2.30Mbps), East Timor (2.50Mbps) and Equatorial Guinea (2.70Mbps). ).
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Internet speeds in countries by region
Western Europe
- Position: 1
- Total tested counties: 28
- Average download speed: 118.69 Mbps
- Total speed tests: 243,885,500
- Total unique IPs: 64,420,252
- Average time for a 5GB movie (HH:MM:SS): 0:07:18
Western Europe boasts impressive results with all 28 countries in the top half of the ranking. The regional average speed of 118.69 Mbps ranks it among the fastest among 13 world regions. Notable performers in the region include Jersey (264.52Mbps), Liechtenstein (246.76Mbps) and Iceland (229.35Mbps). Meanwhile, the Faroe Islands (41.97Mbps), Denmark (49.98Mbps) and Austria (55.82Mbps) occupy the lower levels of the rankings.
North America
- Position: 2
- Total surveyed counties: 5
- Average download speed: 94.02 Mbps
- Total speed tests: 402,027,203
- Total unique IPs: 78,238,396
- Average time for a 5GB movie (HH:MM:SS): 0:09:00
North America, which includes five countries, maintains a robust position with an average speed of 94.02 Mbps. The United States (136.48Mbps), Canada (136.08Mbps) and Bermuda (95.58Mbps) lead the region, while Greenland (41.19Mbps) and Saint Pierre and Miquelon (60.77Mbps) make up the slower segment of the region.
Baltic
- Position: 3rd
- Total surveyed counties: 3
- Average download speed: 80.09 Mbps
- Total speed tests: 145,179
- Total unique IP addresses: 27,584
- Average time for a 5GB movie (HH:MM:SS): 0:08:39
The Baltics, consisting of three eligible countries, stand out with a regional average of 80.09 Mbps. Lithuania leads (87.09Mbps), followed by Latvia (66.79Mbps).
East Europe
- Position: 4
- Total surveyed counties: 16
- Average download speed: 67.92 Mbps
- Total speed tests: 14,797,371
- Total unique IPs: 1,376,998
- Average time for a 5GB movie (HH:MM:SS): 0:12:35
Eastern Europe, home to 16 qualifying countries, holds up well with an overall average of 67.92 Mbps. Slovakia (138.03Mbps), Romania (100.66Mbps) and North Macedonia (97.88Mbps) secure the first places, while Albania (25.36Mbps), Croatia (25.72Mbps) and Bulgaria (40.43Mbps) lag behind.
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Asia
- Position: 5
- Total tested counties: 27
- Average download speed: 45.72 Mbps
- Total speed tests: 420,192,438
- Total unique IPs: 102,836,602
Average time for a 5GB movie (HH:MM:SS): 0:35:58
Asia (excluding the Middle East) covers 27 countries, with a regional average speed of 45.72 Mbps. Macau (231.40Mbps), Taiwan (153.51Mbps) and Japan (124.70Mbps) shine the brightest, while Afghanistan (1.71Mbps), East Timor (2.50Mbps) and Pakistan (5.32Mbps) languish at the slower end.
South America
- Position: 6
- Total surveyed counties: 13
- Average download speed: 44.38Mbps
- Total speed tests: 105,619,542
- Total unique IPs: 31,814,517
- Average time for a 5GB movie (HH:MM:SS): 0:24:02
Represented by 13 countries, South America maintains a regional average speed of 44.38 Mbps. Uruguay (111.46Mbps), Chile (85.49Mbps) and Brazil (72.70Mbps) lead the way, while Venezuela (10.92Mbps), Suriname (12.48Mbps) and Bolivia (16.00Mbps) struggle with slower connections.
Caribbean
- Position: 7
- Total tested counties: 27
- Average download speed: 38.93 Mbps
- Total speed tests: 1,078,807
- Total unique IPs: 242,597
- Average time for a 5GB movie (HH:MM:SS): 0:23:16
The Caribbean region, known for its island nations, collectively delivers a respectable 38.93 Mbps. The Cayman Islands (125.08Mbps), Puerto Rico (96.65Mbps) and Barbados (93.50Mbps) lead the pack, while Cuba (4.14Mbps), Haiti (10.75Mbps), Sint Maarten (16.00Mbps) and the Dominican Republic ( 19.48Mbps) are facing connectivity challenges.
Central America
- Position: 8
- Total tested counties: 7
- Average download speed: 32.88Mbps
- Total speed tests: 18,620,387
- Total unique IPs: 5,530,028
- Average time for a 5GB movie (HH:MM:SS): 0:23:50
Most countries in Central America are in the middle range, with an average of 32.88 Mbps in the region. Panama (56.93Mbps), Costa Rica (42.51Mbps) and Belize (38.86Mbps) show the fastest average speeds, while Honduras (16.76Mbps), Guatemala (23.26Mbps) and El Salvador (23.56Mbps) have relatively slower connections.
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Middle East
- Position: 9
- Total number of tested counties: 15
- Average download speed: 30.41Mbps
- Total speed tests: 4,678,132
- Total unique IPs: 1,451,161
- Average time for a 5GB movie (HH:MM:SS): 0:30:41
The Middle East, represented by 15 countries, occupies the medium to lower spectrum with an average download speed of 30.41 Mbps. Israel (75.03Mbps), Qatar (50.68Mbps) and Bahrain (47.72Mbps) lead the way, while Yemen (1.79Mbps), Syria (2.30Mbps) and Lebanon (6.55Mbps) struggle with slower connections.
Oceania
- Position: 10
- Total surveyed counties: 14
- Average download speed: 25.93 Mbps
- Total speed tests: 33,258,801
- Total unique IPs: 6,851,545
- Average time for a 5GB movie (HH:MM:SS): 1:04:04
Oceania, which contains 14 eligible countries, is mostly in the bottom half of the speed table, with an overall average of 25.93 Mbps. New Zealand (97.09Mbps), Australia (51.27Mbps) and the Marshall Islands (36.89Mbps) secure the top positions, while Wallis and Futuna (2.72Mbps), Federated States of Micronesia (4.25Mbps) and Vanuatu (6.57Mbps) struggle with slower connections.
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn