Top 10 African Countries by Internet Users & Statistics for Internet Users

Africa facts zone presents top 10 African countries by internet users.  Nigeria positions first in this rundown of African nations with the most internet users. Other remarkable emerging markets are the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Tanzania.

Internet users in Africa have steadily increased over the years, According to experts, the value of Africa’s internet economy will more than double over the next next decade from the the current estimated US$115bn, with mobile phones playing a major central role to the expansion.

African Countries by Internet Users

When it comes countries to internet users, some African country have internet users more than others. Be that as it may, a country’s online population doesn’t guaranteed its overall connectivity.

Utilizing data from  DataReportal, here’s a look at the top 10 African Countries by internet users, alongside their web entrance rates (which is the quantity of internet users divided by a country’s overall population):

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1. Nigeria

Nigeria ranks No 1 country by internet users in Africa.

Statistics for Internet Users:

There were 109.2 million internet users in Nigeria in January 2022. Nigeria’s internet penetration rate remained at 51.0 percent of the total populace toward the beginning of 2022.

2. Egypt

Egypt ranks No 2 country by internet users in Africa.

Statistics for Internet Users:

There were 75.66 million internet users in Egypt as at January 2022. Egypt’s internet penetration rate remained at 71.9 percent of the total populace toward the beginning of 2022.

3. South Africa

South Africa ranks No 3 country by internet users in Africa.

Statistics for Internet Users:

There were 41.19 million internet users in South Africa in January 2022. South Africa’s internet penetration rate remained at 68.2 percent of the total populace toward the beginning of 2022.

4. Morocco

Morocco ranks No 4 country by internet users in Africa.

Statistics for Internet Users:

There were 31.59 million internet users in Morocco in January 2022. Morocco’s internet penetration rate remained at 84.1 percent of the total populace toward the beginning of 2022.

5. Ethiopia

Ethiopia ranks No 5 country by internet users in Africa.

Statistics for Internet Users:

There were 29.83 million internet users in Ethiopia in January 2022. Ethiopia’s internet penetration rate remained at 25.0 percent of the total populace toward the beginning of 2022.

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6. Algeria

Algeria ranks No 6 country by internet users in Africa.

Statistics for Internet Users:

There were 27.28 million internet users in Algeria in January 2022. Algeria’s internet penetration rate remained at 60.6 percent of the total populace toward the beginning of 2022.

7. Kenya

Kenya ranks No 7 country by internet users in Africa.

Statistics for Internet Users:

There were 23.35 million internet users in Kenya in January 2022. Kenya’s internet penetration rate remained at 42.0 percent of the complete total toward the beginning of 2022.

8. Ghana

Ghana ranks No 8 country by internet users in Africa.

Statistics for Internet Users:

There were 16.99 million internet users in Ghana in January 2022. Ghana’s internet penetration rate remained at 53.0 percent of the total populace toward the beginning of 2022.

9. DR Congo

DR Congo ranks No 9 country by internet users in Africa.

Statistics for Internet Users:

There were 16.50 million internet users in the DRC in January 2022.
The DRC’s internet penetration rate remained at 17.6 percent of the total populace toward the beginning of 2022.

10. Tanzania

Tanzania ranks No 10 country by internet users in Africa.

Statistics for Internet Users:

There were 15.60 million internet users in Tanzania in January 2022.
Tanzania’s internet penetration rate remained at 25.0 percent of the total populace toward the beginning of 2022.

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