Germany
IXP Tracker
IXPs are present in 11 of the 26 population centers over 300,000. In general, when networks use an IXP rather than direct transit, it reduces the reliance on international traffic. This can help keep parts of the Internet available, even during disruptions or outages.
- Region
- Europe
- Sub-region
- Western Europe
- Population
- 83,510,950
Total number of IXPs, as listed in PeeringDB. Last updated December 2025.
IXP membership and capacity
One way to measure the strength of IXPs in the Internet landscape is to look at membership and capacity. Larger networks tend to bring more capacity, which can benefit all members.
Measures changes in membership and capacity across all IXPs in Germany, as shown in PeeringDB as of December 2025.
Domestic network coverage at IXPs in Germany
The proportion of 2,456 active networks in Germany that can exchange traffic through IXPs.
of networks are either members of IXPs themselves, or they are customers of IXP members. A higher percentage can indicate that IXPs play an especially significant role in a country’s Internet landscape.
Region
- Europe average79%
- Western Europe average82%
Locally cached content
of the 1000 most-visited websites in Germany can be accessed through an in-country server or cache. A higher percentage suggests more efficient traffic and faster speeds for Internet users.
Country profile
- Broadband coverage per 100 inhabitants
- 45.4
- Internet Resilience Score
- 78 / 100
- Market competition
- Fair
- International connections
- Very Good
Internet Exchange Points in Germany
This list uses the data available in PeeringDB, which is based on self-reported data from IXPs and their members. We include all active IXPs that list 3 or more members. Last updated in Pulse December 2025.