In 2022, South Africa scored 74.3 points in the inclusive internet index. The country ranked first in Africa and 49th out of 120 countries worldwide. Morocco, Kenya, Egypt, and Nigeria came next as best-performing nations on the African continent, with scores ranging from 73 to 66 points. The index assesses internet inclusivity by considering internet availability, affordability, relevance of online content, and the population's readiness to access the internet.
Overall scores on the inclusive internet index in Africa in 2022, by country
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The source did not provide data for other African countries.
"The index provides a rigorous benchmark of national-level internet inclusion in 120 countries across four categories: Availability, Affordability, Relevance and Readiness."
Availability = The Availability category examines the quality and breadth of available infrastructure required for access and levels of Internet usage.
Affordability = The Affordability category examines the cost of access relative to income and the level of competition in the Internet marketplace.
Relevance = The Relevance category examines the existence and extent of local language content and relevant content.
Readiness = The Readiness category examines the capacity to access the Internet, including skills, cultural acceptance, and supporting policy.
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Economist Intelligence Unit. (May 13, 2023). Overall scores on the inclusive internet index in Africa in 2022, by country [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1308422/overall-scores-on-the-inclusive-internet-index-in-africa-by-country/
Economist Intelligence Unit. "Overall scores on the inclusive internet index in Africa in 2022, by country." Chart. May 13, 2023. Statista. Accessed August 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1308422/overall-scores-on-the-inclusive-internet-index-in-africa-by-country/
Economist Intelligence Unit. (2023). Overall scores on the inclusive internet index in Africa in 2022, by country. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1308422/overall-scores-on-the-inclusive-internet-index-in-africa-by-country/
Economist Intelligence Unit. "Overall Scores on The Inclusive Internet Index in Africa in 2022, by Country." Statista, Statista Inc., 13 May 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1308422/overall-scores-on-the-inclusive-internet-index-in-africa-by-country/
Economist Intelligence Unit, Overall scores on the inclusive internet index in Africa in 2022, by country Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1308422/overall-scores-on-the-inclusive-internet-index-in-africa-by-country/ (last visited August 24, 2024)
Overall scores on the inclusive internet index in Africa in 2022, by country [Graph], Economist Intelligence Unit, May 13, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1308422/overall-scores-on-the-inclusive-internet-index-in-africa-by-country/
