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Best Countries for Internet Speed (2026)

Every country in our catalog ranked for internet speed in 2026. Higher scores mean faster, more reliable connectivity for residents and remote workers.

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A move can look perfect on paper and still fail on the first rainy-day video call. This list ranks every country in our catalog by how strong everyday internet tends to be for people who live there, not tourists on hotel Wi-Fi.

Speed in the capital is not speed on every island or rural road. Pair this table with Compare when you are choosing between two remote-work bases, and check residence pathways before you assume a long stay is straightforward.

RankCountryInternet Speed Score
#1Singapore9.8
#2South Korea9.7
#3Finland9.6
#4Sweden9.5
#5Japan9.5
#6Denmark9.4
#7Hong Kong9.4
#8Taiwan9.4
#9Switzerland9.3
#10Netherlands9.2
#11Luxembourg9.2
#12Estonia9.2
#13Norway9.1
#14Qatar9.1
#15Iceland9.0
#16Monaco9.0
#17United Arab Emirates (Dubai)9.0
#18Germany8.9
#19Belgium8.9
#20Austria8.8
#21United Kingdom8.8
#22Ireland8.7
#23Saudi Arabia8.7
#24United States8.6
#25Liechtenstein8.5
#26Latvia8.5
#27France8.4
#28Canada8.2
#29Lithuania8.2
#30Czech Republic8.0
#31Andorra8.0
#32Serbia7.9
#33Spain7.8
#34Poland7.8
#35Thailand7.8
#36San Marino7.8
#37Ukraine7.8
#38Portugal7.5
#39Australia7.5
#40Italy7.5
#41Hungary7.5
#42China7.5
#43Turkiye7.5
#44Malta7.5
#45Romania7.5
#46Croatia7.5
#47Bulgaria7.5
#48Barbados7.4
#49Mauritius7.3
#50New Zealand7.2
#51Greece7.2
#52Russia7.2
#53Bahamas7.2
#54Chile7.2
#55Malaysia7.2
#56Azerbaijan7.2
#57Curaçao7.2
#58Bosnia and Herzegovina7.2
#59Moldova7.1
#60Uruguay7.0
#61Cyprus7.0
#62Georgia7.0
#63Seychelles6.9
#64South Africa6.8
#65Argentina6.8
#66Colombia6.8
#67Panama6.8
#68Philippines6.8
#69Kazakhstan6.8
#70Cape Verde6.6
#71Brazil6.5
#72Peru6.5
#73Vanuatu6.5
#74Costa Rica6.5
#75Vietnam6.5
#76Morocco6.5
#77Mexico6.2
#78Sri Lanka6.2
#79Nigeria6.2
#80Egypt6.0
#81Ecuador6.0
#82Indonesia6.0
#83Uzbekistan6.0
#84Kenya6.0
#85Tunisia6.0
#86Ghana6.0
#87Bolivia5.8
#88India5.8
#89Bangladesh5.8
#90Cambodia5.8
#91Algeria5.8
#92Ivory Coast5.8
#93Paraguay5.5
#94Pakistan5.5
#95Turkmenistan5.5
#96Senegal5.5
#97Venezuela5.3
#98Kyrgyzstan5.2
#99Ethiopia5.2
#100Togo5.2
#101Mongolia5.0
#102Libya5.0
#103Benin5.0
#104Nepal4.8
#105Tajikistan4.8
#106Guinea4.8
#107Myanmar4.5
#108Laos4.5
#109Sudan4.5
#110Burkina Faso4.5
#111Sierra Leone4.5
#112Iran4.3
#113Mali4.2
#114Chad4.0
#115Liberia4.0
#116Niger3.8

Why the leaders rank here for internet speed

These five countries top our internet speed ranking because fiber, mobile data, and backup options tend to hold up for full-time residents.

  1. #1
    Singapore9.8

    Nationwide fiber and dense urban infrastructure make video calls and large uploads practical from most neighborhoods.

  2. #2
    South Korea9.7

    Some of the world's fastest average speeds support heavy remote work, gaming, and cloud tools without constant buffering.

  3. #3
    Finland9.6

    Reliable broadband reaches beyond Helsinki, which matters when you plan to live outside the main metro.

  4. #4
    Sweden9.5

    Stable connectivity in cities and suburbs helps hybrid workers keep client schedules through long northern winters.

  5. #5
    Japan9.5

    Urban fiber depth and strong mobile networks support serious remote routines in Tokyo-scale metros and many regional cities.

Rankings are based on our scoring model. Always verify visa and cost information with official sources before making relocation decisions.

How we calculate these rankings

We sort the full catalog by internet speed score, highest first. The order below is generated at build time from our latest editorial model.

What this does not measure: Your building's router, rural dead zones inside a high-scoring country, or visa rules for remote earners. Always test the address you will actually rent.

Updates: Rankings refresh when we redeploy after underlying country data changes.

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