Internet Download Speed by Country 2026

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In the digital era, internet download speed by country in 2026 has become a key indicator of technological advancement, infrastructure development, and user experience. From high-speed streaming to real-time communication, faster broadband is central to both personal and economic progress. This article ranks countries based on average download speeds, highlighting the leaders, trends, and gaps in global connectivity.

To compile this global list, we relied on data collected in 2024, representing each country’s average download speed in megabits per second (Mbps). The speeds reflect fixed broadband connections, excluding mobile networks. Variations may exist due to infrastructure quality, urban-rural disparity, or government investment in digital policies. The global average download speed in 2024 was approximately 75 Mbps, which serves as a benchmark for comparing national performance. Microstates and territories like Jersey, Monaco, and Macau stand out due to their small size and concentrated infrastructure.

Top 10 Countries with the Fastest Internet in 2026

  1. Iceland: 280 Mbps
  2. Jersey: 274 Mbps
  3. Macau: 235 Mbps
  4. Liechtenstein: 223 Mbps
  5. Denmark: 211 Mbps
  6. Andorra: 200 Mbps
  7. Netherlands: 188 Mbps
  8. Gibraltar: 181 Mbps
  9. France: 177 Mbps
  10. Monaco: 174 Mbps

These top performers are primarily located in Europe, with Asia contributing Macau. Iceland, at the top, combines low population density with high public investment in digital infrastructure. Jersey and Liechtenstein, despite their small geographic sizes, have capitalized on compactness for efficient network coverage. France and the Netherlands showcase strong fiber-optic adoption, while Macau benefits from tight urban development.

Many of these nations have proactive government-led broadband strategies. For example, Denmark’s commitment to digitization and France‘s fiber rollout have accelerated their speeds. Smaller nations like Andorra and Monaco efficiently deliver high-speed connectivity due to limited land area and advanced infrastructure concentration.

Full Global Ranking of Internet Download Speeds

# Country Avg Download Speed (MBPS)
1 Iceland 280
2 Jersey 274
3 Macao 235
4 Liechtenstein 223
5 Denmark 211
6 Andorra 200
7 Netherlands 188
8 Gibraltar 181
9 France 177
10 Monaco 174
11 South Korea 173
12 United States 162
13 Switzerland 162
14 Sweden 156
15 Uruguay 156
16 Israel 154
17 Canada 152
18 Spain 149
19 Slovakia 145
20 San Marino 143
21 Malta 141
22 Norway 141
23 Japan 140
24 Hong Kong 138
25 Taiwan 137
26 Singapore 134
27 Belgium 125
28 New Zealand 124
29 Cayman Islands 119
30 Puerto Rico 119
31 Portugal 117
32 Isle of Man 117
33 Estonia 113
34 Hungary 112
35 United Kingdom 111
36 Lithuania 111
37 Bermuda 107
38 Romania 105
39 Poland 104
40 Ireland 103
41 Qatar 102
42 Chile 101
43 United Arab Emirates 99.3
44 Barbados 97.3
45 Latvia 95.5
46 Finland 95.1
47 Brazil 92.8
48 Slovenia 90.4
49 Germany 87.8
50 Serbia 86.4
51 United States Virgin Islands 83.5
52 Malaysia 82.4
53 British Virgin Islands 79.3
54 North Macedonia 79.1
55 Australia 78
56 Luxembourg 76.6
57 Guernsey 75.6
58 Czech Republic 74.4
59 Montenegro 73.9
60 Moldova 73.8
61 Greece 72.5
62 Grenada 72.5
63 Italy 72.5
64 Bahamas 72.3
65 Saint Kitts and Nevis 72
66 Thailand 67.8
67 Bulgaria 67.5
68 Russia 67.4
69 Bahrain 67.2
70 Aruba 67.1
71 Trinidad and Tobago 66.4
72 India 65.5
73 Austria 65
74 Reunion 63.3
75 Peru 63.3
76 Brunei 62.6
77 Panama 62.4
78 Jamaica 62.1
79 Argentina 59.7
80 Kuwait 58.9
81 Oman 57.9
82 Saint Lucia 56.8
83 Faeroe Islands 56.6
84 Saint Pierre and Miquelon 56.6
85 Saint Martin 56
86 Guadeloupe 55.3
87 Colombia 53.9
88 Costa Rica 53.4
89 Philippines 52.1
90 Turks and Caicos 51.8
91 Vatican City 51.6
92 Cyprus 51.5
93 Saint Barthelemy 51.1
94 New Caledonia 50.6
95 Curacao 49.6
96 Ukraine 49.4
97 Anguilla 49.2
98 Martinique 48.5
99 Dominican Republic 48
100 Dominica 47.9
101 Montserrat 46.3
102 Vietnam 45.9
103 Belarus 45.8
104 Ecuador 45.5
105 Bosnia and Herzegovina 45.5
106 Paraguay 45.1
107 Mexico 44.7
108 Greenland 42.7
109 French Guiana 42.7
110 Jordan 42.5
111 South Africa 42.4
112 Belize 41.7
113 Saudi Arabia 37.6
114 China 37.6
115 Guatemala 37.3
116 Eswatini 37.2
117 Guam 36.4
118 El Salvador 35.9
119 Nicaragua 33.9
120 Antigua and Barbuda 33
121 Turkey 32.9
122 Rwanda 32.7
123 Mauritius 31.1
124 Albania 29.9
125 Northern Mariana Islands 29.8
126 Botswana 29.5
127 Guyana 28.6
128 Nigeria 27.6
129 Maldives 27.3
130 Marshall Islands 26.8
131 Armenia 26.8
132 Nepal 26
133 Cambodia 25.5
134 Palestine 25.5
135 Laos 25.1
136 Venezuela 23.3
137 Madagascar 22.6
138 Honduras 21.8
139 Bhutan 21.2
140 Uzbekistan 21.2
141 Georgia 20.8
142 Lesotho 20.7
143 Bolivia 20.1
144 Seychelles 20.1
145 Morocco 19.6
146 Indonesia 19.5
147 Mongolia 19.1
148 Sri Lanka 18.4
149 Sint Maarten 18.2
150 Samoa 17.8
151 Ivory Coast 17.7
152 Sao Tome and Principe 17.4
153 Zimbabwe 16.8
154 Ghana 16.6
155 Congo 16.3
156 American Samoa 16.2
157 Burkina Faso 15.9
158 Benin 15.5
159 Papua New Guinea 15.5
160 Gabon 14.8
161 Mayotte 14.5
162 Mozambique 14.2
163 French Polynesia 14.2
164 Kazakhstan 13.9
165 Azerbaijan 13.8
166 Suriname 13.8
167 Kenya 13.7
168 Uganda 13.6
169 Myanmar 13.3
170 Fiji 13.3
171 Tanzania 13.3
172 Haiti 13.2
173 Malawi 13.1
174 DR Congo 12.8
175 Angola 12.8
176 Egypt 12.6
177 Liberia 12.4
178 Algeria 12.3
179 Senegal 12.2
180 Solomon Islands 11.5
181 Namibia 11.5
182 Cabo Verde 11.4
183 Tunisia 11.2
184 Kyrgyzstan 11.2
185 Mauritania 10.9
186 Togo 10.5
187 Chad 10.5
188 Iraq 10.4
189 Palau 10
190 Iran 9.72
191 Lebanon 9.67
192 Bangladesh 9.22
193 Zambia 8.99
194 Guinea 8.55
195 Comoros 8.38
196 Libya 8.37
197 Cameroon 7.97
198 Pakistan 7.85
199 Vanuatu 7.67
200 Mali 7.66
201 South Sudan 7.47
202 Sierra Leone 7.24
203 Djibouti 7.21
204 Somalia 6.64
205 Burundi 6.07
206 Timor Leste 6
207 Guinea Bissau 5.63
208 Falkland Islands 5.34
209 Gambia 5.33
210 Micronesia 5.32
211 Equatorial Guinea 5.27
212 Niger 4.97
213 Wallis and Futuna 4.66
214 Eritrea 4.61
215 Cuba 4.49
216 Ethiopia 4.45
217 Central African Republic 4.08
218 Sudan 4.02
219 Afghanistan 3.11
220 Tajikistan 3.1
221 Yemen 2.99
222 Syria 2.8
223 Turkmenistan 2.72

(Data Source: 2024 Statistics)

Key Insights from the Complete Dataset

While the top 10 are impressive, the full dataset uncovers further regional patterns and disparities:

  • Asia shows mixed results. While Macau (235 Mbps) and South Korea (173 Mbps) lead, larger countries like India (65.5 Mbps) and China (37.6 Mbps) fall below the global average.
  • North America presents strong performance with the United States (162 Mbps) and Canada (152 Mbps), but many Caribbean nations like Dominica (47.9 Mbps) and Jamaica (62.1 Mbps) are significantly slower.
  • South America is led by Uruguay (156 Mbps) and Chile (101 Mbps), with others like Argentina (59.7 Mbps) and Peru (63.3 Mbps) lagging.
  • Africa remains the slowest continent, with most countries below 20 Mbps. Notable examples include Nigeria (27.6 Mbps), South Africa (42.4 Mbps), and Egypt (12.6 Mbps).
  • Oceania reveals disparities, with New Zealand (124 Mbps) outperforming Australia (78 Mbps) and Fiji (13.3 Mbps).

Interestingly, several developing nations like Philippines (52.1 Mbps) and Vietnam (45.9 Mbps) are improving due to foreign investments and digital transformation efforts.

What Factors Influence Internet Speed by Country?

Several key factors influence national broadband speeds:

  • Infrastructure investment: Fiber-optic rollout and 5G implementation significantly boost speeds.
  • Urbanization: Densely populated cities allow for more efficient deployment.
  • Government policy: Proactive digital strategies, subsidies, and open-market competition help improve speeds.
  • Geography: Small island nations or compact regions often deploy faster infrastructure due to size advantages.

As global reliance on the internet deepens, download speed becomes a competitive edge. In 2025, Europe continues to dominate, thanks to its investment in connectivity and efficient urban planning. Asia shows promise with regional leaders, while Africa and South America still face major infrastructural hurdles. The gap between the top and bottom continues to highlight the need for digital equity. As we look ahead, policies encouraging fiber expansion, affordable broadband, and technological innovation will determine the next wave of digital leaders.

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