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Newspapers & Magazines - Africa

Africa

In Africa, revenue in the Newspapers & Magazines market market is projected to reach US$3.41bn in 2024.
Revenue is expected to exhibit an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of 0.75%, leading to a projected market volume of US$3.54bn by 2029.
The largest market within this market is Print Newspapers & Magazines, which is anticipated to have a market volume of US$2.34bn in 2024.
In the Newspapers & Magazines market market in Africa, the number of readers is expected to amount to 278.1m users by 2029.
User penetration in this market is forecasted to be at 18.0% in 2024.
The average revenue per user (ARPU) in Africa is expected to be US$13.34.
In global comparison, the highest revenue will be generated the United States, with a figure of US$41.08bn in 2024.
In Africa, the newspaper and magazine market is increasingly shifting towards digital platforms, reflecting changing consumer preferences and evolving media consumption habits.

Key regions: France, Germany, Asia, United States, China

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Data coverage:

The data encompasses B2C enterprises. Figures are based on the Newspapers & Magazines market, which comprises revenues from physical publications as well as digital replicas (ePapers and eMagazines). The market includes both consumer and advertising spending. All monetary figures refer to consumer spending on digital goods or subscriptions in the respective market. This spending factors in discounts, margins, and taxes.

Modeling approach / market size:

The market size is determined through a bottom-up approach. We use annual financial reports of the market-leading companies and industry associations, third-party studies and reports, survey results from our primary research (e.g., Consumer Insights), as well as performance factors (e.g., user penetration, price per product, usage) to analyze the markets. To estimate the market size for each country individually, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific industry associations, such as various macroeconomic indicators, historical developments, current trends, and reported performance indicators of key market players. In particular, we consider average prices and annual purchase frequencies.

Forecasts:

We apply a variety of forecasting techniques, depending on the behavior of the relevant market. For instance, the S-curve function and exponential trend smoothing are well suited for forecasting digital products and services due to the non-linear growth of technology adoption. The main drivers are GDP per capita, consumer spending per capita, and 4G coverage.

Additional notes:

The data is modeled using current exchange rates. The market is updated twice a year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is considered at a country-specific level. The data is modeled using current exchange rates. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are considered at a country-specific level. The market is updated twice a year. In some cases, the data is updated on an ad hoc basis (e.g., when new, relevant data has been released or significant changes within the market have an impact on the projected development). Consumer Insights data is reweighted for representativeness.