Proportion of population covered by at least a 4G mobile network in Western Africa
Western Africa: Proportion of population covered by at least a 4G mobile network was 78.3% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of population covered by at least a 4G mobile network in Western Africa, 2015–2025
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2025, proportion of population covered by at least a 4g mobile network in Western Africa stood at 78.3%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 780.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population covered by at least a 4g mobile network in Western Africa peaked at 80.7% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 8.9%, in 2015.
That places Western Africa 31st out of 35 groups with data for 2025, putting it 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 Western Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8.9% | — |
| 2016 | 11.1% | +24.7% |
| 2017 | 14.1% | +27.4% |
| 2018 | 25.0% | +76.9% |
| 2019 | 40.2% | +60.8% |
| 2020 | 43.2% | +7.3% |
| 2021 | 56.4% | +30.7% |
| 2022 | 71.0% | +25.9% |
| 2023 | 80.7% | +13.6% |
| 2024 | 77.3% | -4.1% |
| 2025 | 78.3% | +1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 19.9% | 8.9% | 40.2% | 5 |
| 2020s | 67.8% | 43.2% | 80.7% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
More science & technology data for Western Africa
- Proportion of individuals using the Internet 43.1% (2025)
- 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 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 population covered by at least a 4g mobile network in Western Africa?
- Proportion of population covered by at least a 4g mobile network in Western Africa was 78.3% 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 Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 80.7% in 2023.
- What is the lowest proportion of population covered by at least a 4g mobile network recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.9% in 2015.
- How does Western Africa rank for proportion of population covered by at least a 4g mobile network?
- Western Africa ranks 31st out of 35 groups with data for 2025.
- Is proportion of population covered by at least a 4g mobile network rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 780.2%. 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 population covered by at least a 4G mobile network (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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