Internet usage in Africa

Statistics report on internet usage in Africa

Internet usage in Africa

Africa's internet users and penetration have grown rapidly in recent years. This report presents statistics about internet usage on the continent. After providing an overview of the number of users and demographics, it dives into mobile internet, accessibility, and social media usage in Africa. Lastly, the final chapter addresses online activities in Africa, including e-commerce penetration and online banking.

Table of contents

Overview

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  • Premium Forecast Internet users in Africa 2014-2029
  • Premium Statistic Share of internet users in Africa 2009-2021
  • Basic Statistic Africa: number of internet users in selected countries 2024
  • Basic Statistic Internet penetration rate Africa 2022, compared to the global rate
  • Premium Statistic Internet penetration rate in Africa 2024, by region
  • Basic Statistic Internet penetration in Africa January 2024, by country

Demographics

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  • Basic Statistic Internet usage rate in Sub-Saharan Africa 2020-2022, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Share of population with regular internet usage in Africa 2020, by area of residence
  • Premium Statistic Share of youth with regular internet usage in Africa 2018, by employment status

Mobile internet

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  • Premium Statistic Share of mobile internet traffic in global regions 2024
  • Premium Forecast Mobile internet users in Africa 2010-2029
  • Premium Forecast Mobile internet users in Africa 2020, by country
  • Premium Forecast Mobile broadband penetration in Africa 2020, by country
  • Premium Forecast Mobile internet usage reach in Africa 2010-2029

Accessibility

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  • Premium Forecast Percentage of households with internet access in Africa 2001-2029
  • Premium Forecast Internet households in Africa 2020, by country
  • Premium Statistic Overall inclusive internet index in Africa 2022, by country
  • Premium Statistic Gender gap in internet access in Africa 2021, by country
  • Premium Statistic Gender gap in mobile phone access in Africa 2021, by country
  • Premium Statistic Average price for mobile data in select African countries 2023

Social media

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  • Premium Statistic Social media penetration in Africa 2024, by region
  • Premium Statistic Market share of social media in Africa 2021-2023, by platform
  • Premium Forecast Facebook users in Africa 2019-2028
  • Premium Forecast YouTube users in Africa 2020-2029
  • Premium Forecast Twitter users in Africa 2019-2028
  • Premium Forecast Instagram users in Africa 2019-2028
  • Premium Forecast WhatsApp users in Africa 2020-2029

Online activities

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  • Premium Statistic Number of users of e-commerce in Africa 2019-2029
  • Premium Forecast Penetration rate of e-commerce in Africa 2019-2029
  • Premium Statistic Internet users using mobile payment methods in Africa 2023, by country
  • Premium Statistic Most popular online payment methods in 5 countries in Africa 2022
  • Premium Forecast Penetration rate of online banking in Africa 2014-2029

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