Internet users in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa: Internet users was 128.09 per 1,000 people in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Internet users in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1990–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in per 1,000 people.
Analysis
In 2011, internet users in Sub-Saharan Africa stood at 128.09 per 1,000 people. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 26.5% on the previous year and up 1,883.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, internet users in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 128.09 per 1,000 people in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 per 1,000 people, in 1990.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.59 per 1,000 people | 0 per 1,000 people | 3.62 per 1,000 people | 5 |
| 2000s | 28.88 per 1,000 people | 5.04 per 1,000 people | 76.79 per 1,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 114.69 per 1,000 people | 101.29 per 1,000 people | 128.09 per 1,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa
More science & technology data for Sub-Saharan Africa
- Scientific and technical journal articles 48,022 (2023)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 8,160 (2020)
- Patent applications, residents 1,834 (2020)
- Mobile phone subscribers 539.3 per 1,000 people (2011)
- Telephone mainlines 13.97 per 1,000 people (2011)
- Telephone (mainlines and mobile phone) subscribers 553.27 per 1,000 people (2011)
- Revenue from mobile communication 14.65 billion current US$ (2011)
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge 2.12 current US$ (2009)
- Mobile cellular monthly subscription 0 current US$ (2009)
- Mobile cellular - price of 3-minute local call 0.629 peak rate - current US$ (2009)
Frequently asked questions
- What is internet users in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Internet users in Sub-Saharan Africa was 128.09 per 1,000 people in 2011, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
- What is the highest internet users recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 128.09 per 1,000 people in 2011.
- What is the lowest internet users recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 per 1,000 people in 1990.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for internet users?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 3rd out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is internet users rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,883.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates, published as part of Internet users (per 1,000 people). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data. Internet users are people with access to the worldwide network.