This statistic considers connections with a downstream speed of 1 Mbit/s or higher as broadband connections. The figures refer to the share of households that had access to broadband internet via fixed line or wireless technologies. Rural communities are defined as communities with a population density lower than 100 inhabitants per square kilometer.
According to the source, the figures for 2009 were based on a different methodology. As to this, the figures and trends based on these figures are to be handled with care. The figures up to mid 2013 were published by BMWi. Later figures have been published by BMVI. The source states that the base data – such as households/ residents number and administrative borders – was updated. Due to this there may be small statistical fluctuation around +/- 0.3 percent for the figures referring to Germany.
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Availability of broadband internet in rural communities in Germany 2009-2018
This graph depicts data on the availability of broadband internet for households in rural communities in Germany from January 2009 to end 2018. As of end 2018, roughly 99.5 percent of households in areas with a population density below 100 inhabitants per square kilometer had broadband internet access.
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BMDV. (November 29, 2019). Availability of broadband internet (more than 1 Mbit/s) for households in rural communities in Germany from 2009 to mid 2018 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 16, 2026, from /statistics/469331/availability-broadband-internet-rural-communities-germany/
BMDV. "Availability of broadband internet (more than 1 Mbit/s) for households in rural communities in Germany from 2009 to mid 2018." Chart. November 29, 2019. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 16, 2026. /statistics/469331/availability-broadband-internet-rural-communities-germany/
BMDV. (2019). Availability of broadband internet (more than 1 Mbit/s) for households in rural communities in Germany from 2009 to mid 2018. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 16, 2026. /statistics/469331/availability-broadband-internet-rural-communities-germany/
BMDV. "Availability of Broadband Internet (More than 1 Mbit/S) for Households in Rural Communities in Germany from 2009 to mid 2018." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 29 Nov 2019, /statistics/469331/availability-broadband-internet-rural-communities-germany/
BMDV, Availability of broadband internet (more than 1 Mbit/s) for households in rural communities in Germany from 2009 to mid 2018 ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /statistics/469331/availability-broadband-internet-rural-communities-germany/ (last visited July 16, 2026)
Availability of broadband internet (more than 1 Mbit/s) for households in rural communities in Germany from 2009 to mid 2018 [Graph], BMDV, November 29, 2019. [Online]. Available: /statistics/469331/availability-broadband-internet-rural-communities-germany/