Global Telecommunications & Digital Connectivity by Country (2000–2024)
About this data
Comprehensive telecommunications and digital connectivity dataset covering 216 countries and territories from 2000 to 2024, sourced from the World Bank Open Data platform (originally compiled from the International Telecommunication Union, national statistical offices, and telecom regulatory bodies). **Coverage:** - 216 countries and territories worldwide - Annual frequency spanning 25 years (2000–2024) - 8 core telecommunications and connectivity indicators **Indicators:** - Individuals using the Internet (% of population) - Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) - Fixed broadband subscriptions (per 100 people) - Fixed telephone subscriptions (per 100 people) - Secure Internet servers (per 1 million people) - Mobile cellular subscriptions (total) - Fixed broadband subscriptions (total) - Fixed telephone subscriptions (total) **Key Features:** - 35,733 cleaned and normalized observations - ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country codes for easy joining - Zero null values — every row has a valid measurement - Long-form (tidy) format ideal for analysis and machine learning **Use Cases:** - Digital divide analysis across countries and regions - Telecommunications infrastructure investment tracking - Mobile-first vs broadband-first market identification - Internet penetration forecasting and trend analysis - Policy impact evaluation on digital connectivity - Correlation studies with GDP, education, and health indicators - Machine learning models for connectivity growth prediction **Sources:** World Bank Open Data — compiled from ITU (International Telecommunication Union), national statistical offices, and telecommunications regulatory bodies worldwide.
Schema
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| country_code | string | |
| country | string | |
| year | string | |
| indicator_code | string | |
| indicator | string | |
| value | string | |
| unit | string |
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