Proportion of individuals using the Internet (%) in Western Africa
Western Africa: Proportion of individuals using the Internet (%) was 43.1% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of individuals using the Internet in Western Africa, 2005–2025
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2025, proportion of individuals using the internet in Western Africa stood at 43.1%. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.4% on the previous year and up 122.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of individuals using the internet in Western Africa peaked at 43.1% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2.5%, in 2005.
Western Africa ranks 30th of 37 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 Western Africa, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.5% | — |
| 2006 | 3.7% | +48.0% |
| 2007 | 4.5% | +21.6% |
| 2008 | 5.3% | +17.8% |
| 2009 | 6.2% | +17.0% |
| 2010 | 7.8% | +25.8% |
| 2011 | 9.3% | +19.2% |
| 2012 | 10.9% | +17.2% |
| 2013 | 13.3% | +22.0% |
| 2014 | 15.5% | +16.5% |
| 2015 | 19.4% | +25.2% |
| 2016 | 21.8% | +12.4% |
| 2017 | 24.8% | +13.8% |
| 2018 | 26.5% | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 29.0% | +9.4% |
| 2020 | 32.2% | +11.0% |
| 2021 | 35.6% | +10.6% |
| 2022 | 38.4% | +7.9% |
| 2023 | 39.4% | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 40.9% | +3.8% |
| 2025 | 43.1% | +5.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.4% | 2.5% | 6.2% | 5 |
| 2010s | 17.8% | 7.8% | 29.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.3% | 32.2% | 43.1% | 6 |
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More science & technology data for Western Africa
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 2G mobile network 96.6% (2025)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 3G mobile network 87.8% (2025)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 4G mobile network 78.3% (2025)
- Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex 70.3% (2024)
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) with an account at a 58.7% (2024)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 5G mobile network 7.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of individuals using the internet in Western Africa?
- Proportion of individuals using the internet in Western Africa was 43.1% in 2025, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest proportion of individuals using the internet recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 43.1% in 2025.
- What is the lowest proportion of individuals using the internet recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.5% in 2005.
- How does Western Africa rank for proportion of individuals using the internet?
- Western Africa ranks 30th out of 37 groups with data for 2025.
- Is proportion of individuals using the internet rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 122.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western 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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