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38% -- internet usage penetration for Sub-Saharan Africa (2024)
38% of the population in Sub-Saharan Africa is online as of 2024.
- Rates vary from 35% in Eastern and Southern Africa to 39% in Western and Central Africa
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38%
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Data Vintage
2024
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B
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75
Source Trust
60
Citation Chain
60
Independence
30
Methodology
45
Freshness
95
Source
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and UNESCO
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Tier B
https://news.broadcastmediaafrica.com/2025/09/24/bridging-the-digital-divide-addressing-africas-5g-c… ↗
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Bridging the Digital Divide: Addressing Africa's 5G Connectivity Challenges - Broadcast Media Africa
According to a recent report from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and UNESCO, just 1.2% of Africa’s population currently has access to 5G networks, which is starkly contrasting with the global average of over 20%. This situation highlights the early stage of 5G adoption across the co…
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International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and UNESCO
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Regional variation: 35% Eastern/Southern Africa, 39% Western/Central Africa
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Sub-Saharan Africa: 38% internet usage penetration. Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and UNESCO (2024). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/sub-saharan-africa-online-population-2024
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