Where in the world - The Internet has been the Slowest?
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Key Findings:
Examining the slowest internet speeds reveals consistent strugglers like Yemen, Turkmenistan, and the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. Trends include Afghanistan's varying speeds, Equatorial Guinea's enduring struggles, and the persistent challenges faced by countries in conflict, such as Syria and Somalia.
Challenges Faced:
1. Infrastructure Obstacles: Larger countries and those in conflict encounter hurdles in upgrading and maintaining internet infrastructure, contributing to slower speeds.
2. Economic and Social Impact: Slow internet impedes economic growth and restricts access to educational and technological opportunities, deepening the digital divide.
3. Geopolitical Factors: Nations affected by geopolitical instability may struggle to secure investments for internet infrastructure development.
Conclusion / Key Takeaways:
As larger nations grapple with complexities in expanding their internet infrastructure, the persistence of slow internet speeds underscores the need for a comprehensive approach. This involves addressing infrastructure challenges, strategic investments, and efforts to stabilize geopolitical conditions. Bridging the digital divide becomes crucial, ensuring equitable global participation in the digital landscape.
Dataset
Country | Country Code | Download Speed | Year |
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Yemen | YE | 0.3085728996 | 2018 |
Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste | TL | 0.4899789087 | 2018 |
Turkmenistan | TM | 0.5584558931 | 2018 |
Somalia | SO | 0.6007349748 | 2018 |
Guinea | GN | 0.6512630898 | 2018 |
Mauritania | MR | 0.7006378573 | 2018 |
Syria | SY | 0.8081454934 | 2018 |
Niger | NE | 0.8286099103 | 2018 |
Burkina Faso | BF | 0.8368499648 | 2018 |
Republic of the Congo | CG | 0.8524313617 | 2018 |
Yemen | YE | 0.3789084268 | 2019 |
Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste | TL | 0.4477206017 | 2019 |
Equatorial Guinea | GQ | 0.5083718965 | 2019 |
Mauritania | MR | 0.5874575244 | 2019 |
Turkmenistan | TM | 0.7037119238 | 2019 |
Niger | NE | 0.7070505995 | 2019 |
Ethiopia | ET | 0.8023235782 | 2019 |
Somalia | SO | 0.8556823852 | 2019 |
São Tomé and Príncipe | ST | 0.8654075205 | 2019 |
Djibouti | DJ | 0.8820119202 | 2019 |
South Sudan | SS | 0.5829775698 | 2020 |
Yemen | YE | 0.6545232897 | 2020 |
Turkmenistan | TM | 0.7372664362 | 2020 |
Equatorial Guinea | GQ | 0.7476007888 | 2020 |
Syria | SY | 0.7583600906 | 2020 |
Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste | TL | 0.8948607876 | 2020 |
Tajikistan | TJ | 1.0096627369 | 2020 |
Ethiopia | ET | 1.1180754734 | 2020 |
Somalia | SO | 1.1441641123 | 2020 |
Sudan | SD | 1.3541786269 | 2020 |
Turkmenistan | TM | 0.5041341624 | 2021 |
Yemen | YE | 0.6778846038 | 2021 |
Ethiopia | ET | 1.196753687 | 2021 |
Guinea-Bissau | GW | 1.241498365 | 2021 |
Equatorial Guinea | GQ | 1.297828027 | 2021 |
Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste | TL | 1.331515164 | 2021 |
South Sudan | SS | 1.399102143 | 2021 |
Afghanistan | AF | 1.408602871 | 2021 |
Djibouti | DJ | 1.462816014 | 2021 |
Somalia | SO | 1.593725767 | 2021 |
Turkmenistan | TM | 0.77 | 2022 |
Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste | TL | 0.94 | 2022 |
Yemen | YE | 0.97 | 2022 |
Afghanistan | AF | 0.98 | 2022 |
Guinea-Bissau | GW | 0.98 | 2022 |
Equatorial Guinea | GQ | 1.34 | 2022 |
Somalia | SO | 1.6 | 2022 |
Ethiopia | ET | 1.68 | 2022 |
Eritrea | ER | 1.89 | 2022 |
Tajikistan | TJ | 2.02 | 2022 |
Afghanistan | AF | 1.7126736828 | 2023 |
Yemen | YE | 1.7921885974 | 2023 |
Syria | SY | 2.3008256789 | 2023 |
Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste | TL | 2.5032341581 | 2023 |
Equatorial Guinea | GQ | 2.6954026468 | 2023 |
Tajikistan | TJ | 2.9799108884 | 2023 |
Cameroon | CM | 3.1610197006 | 2023 |
Ethiopia | ET | 3.5408246571 | 2023 |
Burundi | BI | 3.6991948283 | 2023 |
South Sudan | SS | 3.8859791641 | 2023 |
Data sources
Part 3 of State of the Internet, Data for 2023