As of October 2025, Nigeria had 107 million internet users—the highest number reported all over Africa. Meanwhile, Egypt ranked second with over 96 million users. The majority of web traffic in leading digital markets in Africa originated from mobile devices. This is due in part to the fact that mobile connections are much cheaper and do not require the infrastructure that is needed for traditional desktop PCs with fixed-line internet connections.
Anticipating notable growth: Africa's internet user rise and projected milestones
The projected trend for Africa indicates a consistent rise in internet users from 2024 to 2029. It will have a collective addition of million users (equivalent to a growth of percent). Following fifteen successive years of growth, the user count is anticipated to reach a record high of billion by 2029. Furthermore, the online penetration rate on the continent was percent, which was below the global average, measured at around percent.
Unveiling internet trends
The region has witnessed a steady increase in internet users over the years. In January 2024, Southern Africa stood out as the African region with the most sizable internet penetration rate, reaching approximately percent. The proportion of individuals accessing the internet in this part of Africa and Northern Africa surpassed the global average ( percent). Moreover, Morocco boasted an impressive internet penetration of about percent, securing its position as Africa's foremost country. Libya held the second position with a penetration rate of approximately percent, followed closely by Seychelles at around percent.