Around 27 percent of the rural population in Africa used the internet on regular basis as of 2020. On the other hand, the same usage rhythm among urban internet users on the continent reached 47 percent. Overall, in the said year, Africa accounted for over 11 percent of the total internet users worldwide.
Share of rural and urban population using the internet regularly in Africa as of 2020
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