Proportion of individuals using the Internet in Northern Africa
Northern Africa: Proportion of individuals using the Internet was 69.6% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of individuals using the Internet in Northern Africa, 2005–2025
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of individuals using the internet in Northern Africa is 69.6%, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 91.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of individuals using the internet in Northern Africa peaked at 69.6% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 9.6%, in 2005.
Northern Africa ranks 27th of 35 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Proportion of individuals using the Internet in Northern Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 9.6% | — |
| 2006 | 11.2% | +16.7% |
| 2007 | 14.3% | +27.7% |
| 2008 | 17.7% | +23.8% |
| 2009 | 20.3% | +14.7% |
| 2010 | 23.1% | +13.8% |
| 2011 | 24.4% | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 26.9% | +10.2% |
| 2013 | 29.1% | +8.2% |
| 2014 | 32.7% | +12.4% |
| 2015 | 36.4% | +11.3% |
| 2016 | 39.6% | +8.8% |
| 2017 | 43.8% | +10.6% |
| 2018 | 46.7% | +6.6% |
| 2019 | 54.7% | +17.1% |
| 2020 | 64.0% | +17.0% |
| 2021 | 66.4% | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 67.5% | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 68.2% | +1.0% |
| 2024 | 68.5% | +0.4% |
| 2025 | 69.6% | +1.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.6% | 9.6% | 20.3% | 5 |
| 2010s | 35.7% | 23.1% | 54.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 67.4% | 64.0% | 69.6% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Northern Africa
More science & technology data for Northern Africa
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 2G mobile network 98.7% (2025)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 3G mobile network 97.3% (2025)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 4G mobile network 89.7% (2025)
- Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex 87.7% (2024)
- Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants 932.84 (2023)
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) with an account at a 41.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of individuals using the internet in Northern Africa?
- Proportion of individuals using the internet in Northern Africa was 69.6% in 2025, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest proportion of individuals using the internet recorded in Northern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 69.6% in 2025.
- What is the lowest proportion of individuals using the internet recorded in Northern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.6% in 2005.
- How does Northern Africa rank for proportion of individuals using the internet?
- Northern Africa ranks 27th out of 35 groups with data for 2025.
- Is proportion of individuals using the internet rising or falling in Northern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern Africa data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of individuals using the Internet (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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