Internet usage in South Africa - statistics & facts
Key insights
- Forecast share of households with internet access
- 82.6%
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Percentage of households with internet access in South Africa 2014-2029
- Average monthly price for fixed broadband
- 48.10 USD
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Price for fixed broadband in South Africa 2023
- Average price for mobile data per gigabyte
- 1.81 USD
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Price for 1GB mobile data in South Africa 2023
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- Basic Statistic Africa: number of internet users in selected countries 2024
- Premium Statistic Africa: distribution of online traffic 2024, by device and country
- Premium Statistic Percentage of households with internet access in Africa 2001-2029
- Premium Statistic Mean download speed in Sub-Saharan Africa 2023, by country
- Basic Statistic South Africa: digital population as of January 2024
- Premium Statistic South Africa online usage penetration 2020-2029
- Basic Statistic Digital population of South Africa 2013-2024
Overview
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Africa: number of internet users in selected countries 2024
Africa: number of internet users in selected countries 2024
Number of internet users in Africa as of January 2024, by country (in millions)
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Africa: distribution of online traffic 2024, by device and country
Africa: distribution of online traffic 2024, by device and country
Distribution of web traffic in African countries as of January 2024, by device
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Percentage of households with internet access in Africa 2001-2029
Percentage of households with internet access in Africa 2001-2029
Percentage of households with internet access in Africa from 2001 to 2029
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Mean download speed in Sub-Saharan Africa 2023, by country
Mean download speed in Sub-Saharan Africa 2023, by country
Average internet download speed in Sub-Saharan Africa as of 2023, by country (in megabits per second)
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South Africa: digital population as of January 2024
South Africa: digital population as of January 2024
Digital population in South Africa as of January 2024 (in millions)
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South Africa online usage penetration 2020-2029
South Africa online usage penetration 2020-2029
Internet user penetration in South Africa from 2020 to 2029
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Digital population of South Africa 2013-2024
Digital population of South Africa 2013-2024
Number of internet users in South Africa from 2013 to 2024 (in millions)
Internet user demographics
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- Basic Statistic Share of internet users 2021, by gender
- Premium Statistic Distribution of internet users in South Africa in 2021, by age group
- Premium Statistic Distribution of internet users in South Africa 2021, by population group
- Premium Statistic Distribution of internet users in South Africa 2021, by province
- Premium Statistic Distribution of internet users in South Africa 2021, by education level
- Premium Statistic Distribution of internet users in South Africa 2021, by living standard measure
Internet user demographics
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Share of internet users 2021, by gender
Share of internet users 2021, by gender
Distribution of internet users in South Africa in 2021, by gender
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Distribution of internet users in South Africa in 2021, by age group
Distribution of internet users in South Africa in 2021, by age group
Distribution of internet users in South Africa as of 2021, by age group
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Distribution of internet users in South Africa 2021, by population group
Distribution of internet users in South Africa 2021, by population group
Distribution of internet users in South Africa as of 2021, by population group
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Distribution of internet users in South Africa 2021, by province
Distribution of internet users in South Africa 2021, by province
Distribution of internet users in South Africa in 2021, by province
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Distribution of internet users in South Africa 2021, by education level
Distribution of internet users in South Africa 2021, by education level
Distribution of internet users in South Africa in 2021, by education level
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Distribution of internet users in South Africa 2021, by living standard measure
Distribution of internet users in South Africa 2021, by living standard measure
Distribution of internet users in South Africa in 2021, by living standard measure
Fixed internet
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- Premium Statistic South Africa: number of fixed broadband subscriptions 2002-2022
- Premium Statistic Fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitants in South Africa 2002-2022
- Premium Statistic Number of fixed internet subscriptions in South Africa 2022, by technology type
- Premium Statistic Fixed internet and data services revenue in South Africa 2015-2021, by segment
Fixed internet
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South Africa: number of fixed broadband subscriptions 2002-2022
South Africa: number of fixed broadband subscriptions 2002-2022
Number of fixed broadband subscriptions in South Africa from 2002 to 2022 (in 1,000s)
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Fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitants in South Africa 2002-2022
Fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitants in South Africa 2002-2022
Number of fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitants in South Africa from 2002 to 2022
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Number of fixed internet subscriptions in South Africa 2022, by technology type
Number of fixed internet subscriptions in South Africa 2022, by technology type
Number of fixed internet subscriptions in South Africa in 2022, by type of technology (in 1,000s)
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Fixed internet and data services revenue in South Africa 2015-2021, by segment
Fixed internet and data services revenue in South Africa 2015-2021, by segment
Revenue from fixed internet and data services in South Africa by segment from 2015 to 2021 (in million U.S. dollars)*
Mobile internet
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- Basic Statistic South Africa: mobile internet users 2020-2029
- Basic Statistic South Africa: mobile internet user penetration 2020-2029
- Premium Statistic Number of mobile broadband connections per 100 inhabitants in South Africa 2014-2029
- Premium Statistic Internet users using a smartphone in South Africa 2021, by gender
- Premium Statistic Internet users using a smartphone in South Africa 2021, by age
- Premium Statistic Internet users using a smartphone in South Africa 2021, by population group
- Premium Statistic Internet users using a smartphone in South Africa 2021, by living standard measure
Mobile internet
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South Africa: mobile internet users 2020-2029
South Africa: mobile internet users 2020-2029
Number of mobile internet users in South Africa from 2020 to 2029 (in millions)
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South Africa: mobile internet user penetration 2020-2029
South Africa: mobile internet user penetration 2020-2029
Mobile internet user penetration in South Africa from 2020 to 2029
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Number of mobile broadband connections per 100 inhabitants in South Africa 2014-2029
Number of mobile broadband connections per 100 inhabitants in South Africa 2014-2029
Number of mobile broadband connections per 100 inhabitants in South Africa from 2014 to 2029
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Internet users using a smartphone in South Africa 2021, by gender
Internet users using a smartphone in South Africa 2021, by gender
Distribution of internet users using a smartphone to access the internet in South Africa in 2021, by gender
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Internet users using a smartphone in South Africa 2021, by age
Internet users using a smartphone in South Africa 2021, by age
Distribution of internet users using a smartphone to access the internet in South Africa in 2021, by age
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Internet users using a smartphone in South Africa 2021, by population group
Internet users using a smartphone in South Africa 2021, by population group
Distribution of internet users using a smartphone to access the internet in South Africa in 2021, by population group
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Internet users using a smartphone in South Africa 2021, by living standard measure
Internet users using a smartphone in South Africa 2021, by living standard measure
Internet users using a smartphone to access the internet in South Africa in 2021, by living standard measure
Internet accessibility and quality
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- Basic Statistic Africa: internet freedom in selected countries 2023
- Premium Statistic Percentage of households with internet access in South Africa 2014-2029
- Premium Statistic Price for fixed broadband in South Africa 2023
- Premium Statistic Price for 1GB mobile data in South Africa 2023
- Premium Statistic Share of web traffic in South Africa 2023, by browser
- Premium Statistic Search engine market share in South Africa 2024, by engine
- Premium Statistic Web traffic by device in South Africa 2023
Internet accessibility and quality
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Africa: internet freedom in selected countries 2023
Africa: internet freedom in selected countries 2023
Degree of internet freedom in Africa according to the Freedom House Index 2023, by country (index points)
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Percentage of households with internet access in South Africa 2014-2029
Percentage of households with internet access in South Africa 2014-2029
Percentage of households with internet access in South Africa from 2014 to 2029
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Price for fixed broadband in South Africa 2023
Price for fixed broadband in South Africa 2023
Price for fixed broadband in South Africa as of 2023 (in U.S. dollars per month)
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Price for 1GB mobile data in South Africa 2023
Price for 1GB mobile data in South Africa 2023
Price for mobile data in South Africa as of 2023 (in U.S. dollars per gigabyte)
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Share of web traffic in South Africa 2023, by browser
Share of web traffic in South Africa 2023, by browser
Distribution of web traffic in South Africa as of 2023, by browser
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Search engine market share in South Africa 2024, by engine
Search engine market share in South Africa 2024, by engine
Distribution of web traffic in South Africa as of 2024, by search engine
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Web traffic by device in South Africa 2023
Web traffic by device in South Africa 2023
Share of web traffic in South Africa as of November 2023, by device
Online activities
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- Premium Statistic Most popular reasons for using the internet in South Africa 2021
- Premium Statistic Leading social media usage reasons in South Africa 2023
- Premium Statistic Most popular online video content in South Africa 2023, by type
- Premium Statistic Most popular online audio content in South Africa 2023, by type
- Premium Statistic Video gaming penetration in South Africa 2023, by device
- Premium Statistic Share of social media users in South Africa 2023, by gender
- Premium Statistic Types of social media accounts followed in South Africa 2023
Online activities
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Most popular reasons for using the internet in South Africa 2021
Most popular reasons for using the internet in South Africa 2021
Most popular reasons for using the internet in South Africa in 2021
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Leading social media usage reasons in South Africa 2023
Leading social media usage reasons in South Africa 2023
Most popular reasons for internet users in South Africa to use social media as of 3rd quarter 2023
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Most popular online video content in South Africa 2023, by type
Most popular online video content in South Africa 2023, by type
Share of internet users watching online video content each week in South Africa as of 2023, by type
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Most popular online audio content in South Africa 2023, by type
Most popular online audio content in South Africa 2023, by type
Share of internet users listening to online audio each week in South Africa as of 3rd quarter 2023, by type
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Video gaming penetration in South Africa 2023, by device
Video gaming penetration in South Africa 2023, by device
Share of internet users playing video games in South Africa as of 3rd quarter 2023, by device
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Share of social media users in South Africa 2023, by gender
Share of social media users in South Africa 2023, by gender
Distribution of social media users in South Africa in the third quarter of 2023, by gender
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Types of social media accounts followed in South Africa 2023
Types of social media accounts followed in South Africa 2023
Main types of social media accounts followed by internet users in South Africa as of the third quarter of 2023
E-commerce
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- Premium Statistic Main e-commerce website categories in South Africa, by traffic volume 2022
- Basic Statistic South Africa preferred online retail payment methods 2024
- Premium Statistic Penetration rate of online banking in South Africa 2014-2029
- Premium Statistic Revenue per user of e-commerce in South Africa 2020-2029
- Premium Statistic E-commerce penetration rate in selected African countries 2025-2029
- Premium Statistic Popular shopping apps in Google Play Store in South Africa 2021
- Premium Statistic Popular shopping apps for iPhone in South Africa 2021
E-commerce
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Main e-commerce website categories in South Africa, by traffic volume 2022
Main e-commerce website categories in South Africa, by traffic volume 2022
Most popular e-commerce website categories in South Africa as of 2022, by average number of visits
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South Africa preferred online retail payment methods 2024
South Africa preferred online retail payment methods 2024
Most common payment methods of online shoppers in South Africa as of January 2024
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Penetration rate of online banking in South Africa 2014-2029
Penetration rate of online banking in South Africa 2014-2029
Penetration rate of online banking in South Africa from 2014 to 2029
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Revenue per user of e-commerce in South Africa 2020-2029
Revenue per user of e-commerce in South Africa 2020-2029
Revenue per user of the e-commerce market in South Africa from 2020 to 2029 (in U.S. dollars)
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E-commerce penetration rate in selected African countries 2025-2029
E-commerce penetration rate in selected African countries 2025-2029
E-commerce market penetration rate in selected African countries in 2025 and 2029
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Popular shopping apps in Google Play Store in South Africa 2021
Popular shopping apps in Google Play Store in South Africa 2021
Most popular apps in Google Play Store in the shopping category in South Africa in July 2021, by number of downloads (in 1,000s)
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Popular shopping apps for iPhone in South Africa 2021
Popular shopping apps for iPhone in South Africa 2021
Most popular iOS apps in the shopping category in South Africa in July 2021, by number of downloads (in 1,000s)
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