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Global Internet
Speed Report 2026

Worldwide internet performance aggregated from the country reports available in our database. Synthetic estimates and empty samples are excluded from global averages and rankings.

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190.2KTests represented198Countries198Measured datasets
FASTEST COUNTRY🇸🇬 Singapore382.78 Mbps
LOWEST LATENCY🇪🇪 Estonia14.6 ms
MOST TESTED🇺🇸 United States119.1K tests
DATA COVERAGE198 measured0 estimated
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Global internet speed report 2026: data notes

The 2026 global report represents 190.2K tests across 198 countries in the available database. Its sample-weighted values are 160.31 Mbps download, 88.12 Mbps upload and 53.0 ms latency. It compares available country samples and is not a population-weighted ranking of every internet user.

Tests represented190.2K
Countries198
Global download160.31 Mbps
Global latency53.0 ms
At-a-glance comparison
MeasureValueContext
#1 Singapore382.78 Mbps1.8K tests
#2 Iceland373.88 Mbps22 tests
#3 Chile257.28 Mbps162 tests
#4 Qatar244.49 Mbps103 tests
#5 Denmark235.89 Mbps342 tests
#6 Palestine218.60 Mbps132 tests
#7 Portugal215.24 Mbps162 tests
#8 Canada214.71 Mbps5.8K 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. The year-over-year download comparison is 57.0% lower than 2025 and is shown only because both annual records exist.

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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 2026?

Singapore leads the eligible records shown here at 382.78 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.

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