Proportion of population covered by at least a 4G mobile network in Middle Africa
Middle Africa: Proportion of population covered by at least a 4G mobile network was 65.5% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of population covered by at least a 4G mobile network in Middle Africa, 2015–2025
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of population covered by at least a 4g mobile network in Middle Africa is 65.5%, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is up 7.5% on the previous year and up 1,757.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population covered by at least a 4g mobile network in Middle Africa peaked at 65.5% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3.5%, in 2015.
Middle Africa ranks 16th of 20 regions 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 population covered by at least a 4G mobile network in Middle Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3.5% | — |
| 2016 | 4.0% | +13.0% |
| 2017 | 4.2% | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 4.5% | +8.2% |
| 2019 | 13.6% | +199.0% |
| 2020 | 45.0% | +231.5% |
| 2021 | 49.1% | +9.1% |
| 2022 | 53.9% | +9.9% |
| 2023 | 55.4% | +2.8% |
| 2024 | 60.9% | +9.8% |
| 2025 | 65.5% | +7.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.0% | 3.5% | 13.6% | 5 |
| 2020s | 55.0% | 45.0% | 65.5% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Middle Africa
- 17 Democratic Republic of the Congo 45.0% compare
- 17 Timor-Leste 45.0% compare
More science & technology data for Middle Africa
- Proportion of individuals using the Internet 29.7% (2025)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 2G mobile network 83.2% (2025)
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 3G mobile network 82.0% (2025)
- Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex 51.9% (2024)
- Proportion of adults (15 years and older) with an account at a 42.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population covered by at least a 4g mobile network in Middle Africa?
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 4g mobile network in Middle Africa was 65.5% in 2025, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest proportion of population covered by at least a 4g mobile network recorded in Middle Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 65.5% in 2025.
- What is the lowest proportion of population covered by at least a 4g mobile network recorded in Middle Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.5% in 2015.
- How does Middle Africa rank for proportion of population covered by at least a 4g mobile network?
- Middle Africa ranks 16th out of 20 regions with data for 2025.
- Is proportion of population covered by at least a 4g mobile network rising or falling in Middle Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,757.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle Africa data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of population covered by at least a 4G mobile network (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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