Algeria vs South Africa: Share of individuals using the internet
Algeria
77.42
in 2024
South Africa
78.36
in 2024
Algeria rank
114th
South Africa rank
112th
Share of individuals using the internet over time
- Algeria
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 78.36 against 77.42 in Algeria, a difference of 0.94.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 32 shared years of data; in 1990 it was South Africa ahead.
Algeria ranks 114th and South Africa ranks 112th of 208 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Algeria | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0335 | 1.49 | 1.46 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 5.36 | 7.54 | 2.18 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 33.13 | 48.87 | 15.74 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 72.82 | 76.41 | 3.6 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of individuals using the internet, Algeria or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 78.36 against 77.42 in Algeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of individuals using the internet between Algeria and South Africa?
- 0.94, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and South Africa?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Algeria and South Africa rank globally for share of individuals using the internet?
- Algeria ranks 114th and South Africa ranks 112th of 208 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share of individuals using the internet. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.