Global Internet
Speed Report 2024
Worldwide internet performance aggregated from the country reports available in our database. Synthetic estimates and empty samples are excluded from global averages and rankings.
Top countries by download speed
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The page reads annual country records directly from PostgreSQL. Measurement Lab aggregates and other explicitly named sources remain distinguishable, and synthetic estimates are excluded from the aggregate and ranking.
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Global internet speed report 2024: data notes
The 2024 global report represents 1M tests across 209 countries in the available database. Its sample-weighted values are 106.80 Mbps download, 47.20 Mbps upload and 77.0 ms latency. It compares available country samples and is not a population-weighted ranking of every internet user.
| Measure | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Belgium | 155.32 Mbps | 2.1K tests |
| #2 Republic of Korea | 140.65 Mbps | 2K tests |
| #3 Netherlands | 131.14 Mbps | 6.2K tests |
| #4 Macao | 130.24 Mbps | 61 tests |
| #5 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 129.02 Mbps | 630 tests |
| #6 Poland | 127.84 Mbps | 2.6K tests |
| #7 United States | 127.68 Mbps | 678.7K tests |
| #8 Canada | 124.78 Mbps | 8.3K tests |
Methodology
Country-level annual aggregates are read from the reporting database and combined using their available sample counts. Rankings require at least 20 tests. Synthetic estimates are excluded before weighting or ranking.
Full methodology →Data freshness
- Page updated
- Data period
- 2024
- Responsible editor
- Internet Analysis Research Team
Primary sources
- Measurement Lab NDTPrimary test and protocol documentation
- M-Lab public dataDataset access and schemas
- Internet Analysis methodology
Limitations
- Country samples have different sizes and are not population weighted.
- Test users and devices are self-selected rather than a representative household panel.
- IP geolocation and network attribution can be imperfect.
- A national aggregate does not predict service at a particular address.
Related questions
Which country had the fastest measured download in 2024?
Belgium leads the eligible records shown here at 155.32 Mbps. Eligibility requires at least 20 tests.
Is this a ranking of all internet users?
No. It ranks the country aggregates available in this database and discloses its sample threshold and estimates.
Can I compare an ISP using this report?
Country reports provide geographic context. Use the ISP directory and provider comparison pages for provider-specific information.