In 2022, 83 percent of North Americans and 85 percent of Europeans were connected to mobile internet. Sub-Saharan Africa had an increase of four percent, remaining however the region with the lowest connection rate, as approximately 17 percent of the population is not covered by a mobile internet connection.
Share of population connected to/covered by mobile internet worldwide in 2022, by region
* CIS = Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
The source adds the following information:
"Coverage gap: Those who live in an area not covered by a mobile broadband network.
Usage gap: Those who live within the footprint of a mobile broadband network but are not using mobile internet services.
Connected: People who use mobile internet."
Percentage points exceeding 100 percent are probably due to rounding.
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GSMA . (March 22, 2023). Share of population connected to/covered by mobile internet worldwide in 2022, by region [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/982231/mobile-internet-coverage-by-region-worldwide/
GSMA . "Share of population connected to/covered by mobile internet worldwide in 2022, by region." Chart. March 22, 2023. Statista. Accessed December 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/982231/mobile-internet-coverage-by-region-worldwide/
GSMA . (2023). Share of population connected to/covered by mobile internet worldwide in 2022, by region. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/982231/mobile-internet-coverage-by-region-worldwide/
GSMA . "Share of Population Connected To/Covered by Mobile Internet Worldwide in 2022, by Region." Statista, Statista Inc., 22 Mar 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/982231/mobile-internet-coverage-by-region-worldwide/
GSMA , Share of population connected to/covered by mobile internet worldwide in 2022, by region Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/982231/mobile-internet-coverage-by-region-worldwide/ (last visited December 24, 2024)
Share of population connected to/covered by mobile internet worldwide in 2022, by region [Graph], GSMA , March 22, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/982231/mobile-internet-coverage-by-region-worldwide/
