Telecommunications in Germany
16 verified figures for Germany, covering 10 indicators from 1 primary source. Every figure links to the report it came from.
Germany compared
| Measure | Germany | World | Highest country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile broadband Internet traffic (annual) | 9.59 exabytesGermany · 2024 | — | 395.8 exabytesChina · 2025 |
| Mobile-cellular subscriptions | 109.2 millionGermany · 2024 | — | 1.83 billionChina · 2025 |
| 5G base stations | 56,558Germany · 2024 | — | 4.84 millionChina · 2025 |
| Fixed broadband subscriptions | 38.6 millionGermany · 2024 | — | 691 millionChina · 2025 |
| Mobile-cellular subscriptions per 100 inhabitants | 130.6 per 100 inhabitantsGermany · 2024 | — | 130.6 per 100 inhabitantsGermany · 2024 |
| Fixed broadband Internet traffic (annual) | 149 exabytesGermany · 2024 | — | 149 exabytesGermany · 2024 |
The short version
Key takeaways
Networks & traffic
- 5G base stations in Germany reached 56,558 in 2024 (BNetzA). BNetzA ↗ T1 Official
- Fixed broadband Internet traffic in Germany (annual) totalled 149 exabytes in 2024 (BNetzA). BNetzA ↗ T1 Official
- Mobile broadband Internet traffic in Germany (annual) totalled 9.59 exabytes in 2024 (BNetzA). BNetzA ↗ T1 Official
Economy
- Telecommunications market external revenue in Germany totalled 61.1 billion EUR in 2024 (BNetzA). BNetzA ↗ T1 Official
Other
- Telecommunications market investment in Germany totalled 15.3 billion EUR in 2024 (BNetzA). BNetzA ↗ T1 Official
- Fixed broadband subscriptions in Germany reached 38.6 million in 2024 (BNetzA). BNetzA ↗ T1 Official
- Homes passed by FTTH/FTTB in Germany stood at 21.8 million in 2024 (BNetzA). BNetzA ↗ T1 Official
- Mobile-cellular subscriptions in Germany reached 109.2 million in 2024 (BNetzA). BNetzA ↗ T1 Official
- Mobile-cellular subscriptions per 100 inhabitants in Germany reached 130.6 per 100 inhabitants in 2024 (BNetzA). BNetzA ↗ T1 Official
- Telecommunications market employees in Germany stood at 127.7 thousand in 2024 (BNetzA). BNetzA ↗ T1 Official
The complete table
Telecommunications data for Germany
Every row links to its own page with the full source, verbatim quote and citation.
16 data points across 10 indicators. Each line shows the latest value; open a line for earlier periods and forecasts.
5G base stations +1 more 202456,558BNetzAT12025actual→
Fixed broadband Internet traffic (annual)2024149 exabytesBNetzAT12025actual→
Fixed broadband subscriptions +1 more 202438.6 millionBNetzAT12025actual→
Homes passed by FTTH/FTTB +1 more 202421.8 millionBNetzAT12025actual→
Mobile broadband Internet traffic (annual)20249.59 exabytesBNetzAT12025actual→
Mobile-cellular subscriptions +1 more 2024109.2 millionBNetzAT12025actual→
Mobile-cellular subscriptions per 100 inhabitants +1 more 2024130.6 per 100 inhabitantsBNetzAT12025actual→
Telecommunications market employees2024127.7 thousandBNetzAT12025actual→
Telecommunications market external revenue +1 more 202461.1 billion EURBNetzAT12025actual→
Telecommunications market investment202415.3 billion EURBNetzAT12025actual→
Primary documents
Sources
| Document | Publisher | Authority tier | Published | Accessed | Locator | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telecoms Annual Report 2024 Report | BNetzA | T1 Official | 2 Sep 2025 | 14 Sep 2026 | Radio base stations; Market trends - opening paragraphs; Key figures and competitors' shares in the telecommunications market | 16 |
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StatOrigin. (2026). Telecommunications in Germany: statistics. Retrieved from https://statorigin.org/industries/telecommunications/germany