Pakistan Ranked 198th in Global Internet Speed List; UAE Leads with Fastest Mobile and Broadband Speeds

2 weeks ago

Islamabad:According to the latest report from *World Population Review*, which ranks countries based on mobile and broadband internet speeds, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as the leader with the fastest mobile internet speed in 2024. The UAE boasts an impressive average speed of 297.62 Mbps (megabits per second).

In the global ranking of 224 countries, Pakistan is ranked 198th for mobile internet speeds, with an average download speed of 19.59 Mbps. When it comes to broadband, Pakistan ranks lower with an average download speed of 15.52 Mbps.

**Top Countries with Fastest Mobile Internet Speeds:**
1. **United Arab Emirates** – 297.62 Mbps
2. **Singapore** – 297.57 Mbps
3. **Hong Kong** – 280.00 Mbps
4. **Chile** – 265.62 Mbps
5. **United States** – 242.27 Mbps
6. **Thailand** – 232.15 Mbps
7. **France** – 223.72 Mbps
8. **Denmark** – 219.23 Mbps
9. **Iceland** – 213.98 Mbps
10. **Israel** – 206.42 Mbps

**Top Countries with Fastest Broadband Internet Speeds:**
1. **United Arab Emirates** – 398.51 Mbps
2. **Qatar** – 344.34 Mbps
3. **Kuwait** – 239.83 Mbps
4. **South Korea** – 141.23 Mbps
5. **Netherlands** – 133.44 Mbps
6. **Denmark** – 130.05 Mbps
7. **Norway** – 128.77 Mbps
8. **Saudi Arabia** – 122.28 Mbps
9. **Bulgaria** – 117.64 Mbps
10. **Luxembourg** – 114.42 Mbps

The report highlights the significant disparities in internet connectivity around the world, with some nations offering speeds that are far superior to others. The difference in speeds is particularly noticeable between countries in the Middle East and Western Europe compared to nations in South Asia, like Pakistan, where users face slower connections.

**Understanding Internet Speed vs. Download Speed:**
The report also clarifies the difference between “internet speed” and “download speed.” Internet speed refers to the maximum amount of data that can be transferred over a connection, which includes both upload and download speeds, and is measured in Kbps, Mbps, or Gbps. In contrast, download speed refers specifically to the speed at which data is transferred from the internet to a device, measured in MBps or GBps.

As global internet speed rankings highlight the pace of technological advancements, Pakistan’s relatively low rankings in both mobile and broadband speeds underscore the need for further improvements in its internet infrastructure to boost connectivity and support the growing digital economy.