With an impressive average speed of 97.9 Mbps, North Macedonia not only outpaces its regional neighbors but also ranks among the better-performing nations in Europe.
The study highlights North Macedonia’s superior broadband capabilities, placing it ahead of Slovenia (97.0 Mbps), Serbia (60.5 Mbps), Kosovo (57.3 Mbps), Greece (53.9 Mbps), Montenegro (49.5 Mbps), Bosnia and Herzegovina (44.0 Mbps), and Bulgaria (40.4 Mbps), published by the statistical portal Landgeist.
These figures underscore the country’s significant strides in digital infrastructure, which have positioned it as a regional leader
On the broader European stage, Iceland tops the list with an extraordinary internet speed of 229.4 Mbps, followed by France at 152.5 Mbps and the Netherlands at 142.5 Mbps. In stark contrast, Turkey (24.8 Mbps), Albania (25.4 Mbps), and Croatia (25.7 Mbps) are among the countries with the slowest internet speeds on the continent.
The data, derived from over 1.5 billion broadband speed tests conducted across 229 countries, covers a 12-month period ending on 30 June 2024.
This extensive analysis reveals significant disparities in internet speeds across Europe, with North Macedonia standing out as a beacon of progress in a region still grappling with digital connectivity challenges.
North Macedonia’s impressive ranking is a testament to the country’s ongoing investment in digital infrastructure, reflecting a broader trend of technological advancement that is critical for economic growth and development in the 21st century. As the region continues to evolve, North Macedonia’s leadership in internet speed may well serve as a catalyst for further improvements across the region.
