Between 2011 and 2018, most internet users on the African continent were in the Northern region, which accounted for 33 percent of all users. It was followed by Southern Africa, making up 21 percent of internet users. Central Africa had the lowest percentage of all users at 14 percent.
Distribution of internet users in Africa between 2011 and 2018, by region
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United Nations. (March 4, 2022). Distribution of internet users in Africa between 2011 and 2018, by region [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1299897/distribution-of-internet-users-in-africa-by-region/
United Nations. "Distribution of internet users in Africa between 2011 and 2018, by region." Chart. March 4, 2022. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1299897/distribution-of-internet-users-in-africa-by-region/
United Nations. (2022). Distribution of internet users in Africa between 2011 and 2018, by region. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1299897/distribution-of-internet-users-in-africa-by-region/
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Distribution of internet users in Africa between 2011 and 2018, by region [Graph], United Nations, March 4, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1299897/distribution-of-internet-users-in-africa-by-region/