The lack of digital skills concerns a large share of the African population. In 2019, the adoption rate of digital skills stood at only 10 percent in Mozambique and 23 percent in Côte d’Ivoire, meaning that most of the people were not able to use digital devices and applications, nor access the internet. However, the levels of digital literacy in the continent are forecast to increase. For instance, they would reach 55 percent of the population in Kenya by 2030, up from 30 percent in 2019.
Estimated adoption rate of digital skills in selected African countries in 2019 and 2030
Data for 2019 are estimates.
Data for 2030 are forecast.
The source presented the annual data within a range five points apart (e.g. 35-40 percent). In this statistic, the maximum values have been displayed (e.g. 40 percent).
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
World Bank, & International Finance Corporation. (August 4, 2021). Estimated adoption rate of digital skills in selected African countries in 2019 and 2030 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved September 19, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1255566/digital-skills-adoption-rate-in-african-countries/
World Bank, und International Finance Corporation. "Estimated adoption rate of digital skills in selected African countries in 2019 and 2030." Chart. August 4, 2021. Statista. Accessed September 19, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1255566/digital-skills-adoption-rate-in-african-countries/
World Bank, International Finance Corporation. (2021). Estimated adoption rate of digital skills in selected African countries in 2019 and 2030. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: September 19, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1255566/digital-skills-adoption-rate-in-african-countries/
World Bank, and International Finance Corporation. "Estimated Adoption Rate of Digital Skills in Selected African Countries in 2019 and 2030." Statista, Statista Inc., 4 Aug 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1255566/digital-skills-adoption-rate-in-african-countries/
World Bank & International Finance Corporation, Estimated adoption rate of digital skills in selected African countries in 2019 and 2030 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1255566/digital-skills-adoption-rate-in-african-countries/ (last visited September 19, 2024)
Estimated adoption rate of digital skills in selected African countries in 2019 and 2030 [Graph], World Bank, & International Finance Corporation, August 4, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1255566/digital-skills-adoption-rate-in-african-countries/
