List of African Nations with the Greatest Internet User Count in 2025
In the heart of Africa, a digital revolution is underway. More than half a billion Africans are now connected to the internet, marking a significant shift in the continent's digital landscape.
Let's take a tour across Africa and explore how various countries are embracing the digital age.
In Tanzania, the Government's Digital Tanzania Project is installing fiber-optic cable to connect remote schools, health centers, and businesses. This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and bring the benefits of technology to all corners of the country.
Meanwhile, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, youth are demanding mobile content. Telecommunications providers like Orange and Airtel are expanding 4G networks to meet this growing demand.
Algeria, with 36.2 million internet users, is seeing a surge in online activities. The most access comes via smartphones, and an increasing number of online gaming cafes and tech bootcamps are popping up. E-learning has gained traction, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Egypt, with 96.3 million Internet users, has a densely populated Cairo, high mobile penetration, and a broad telecom infrastructure. Online education, streaming, and freelancing are widespread among Egyptian youth. Egypt's ICT sector contributes more than 4% to the national GDP.
Nigeria, with 107 million internet users, is one of the continent's digital powerhouses. Lagos serves as the main digital hub, and a large-scale young population fuels one of the world's most active social media communities. Mobile data is the primary means of access, with competition between MTN, Airtel, and Glo helping to reduce prices. Influencer marketing, WhatsApp business tools, and remote tech jobs are shaping Nigeria's internet economy.
Kenya has 27.4 million users, with M-Pesa playing a central role in daily transactions. Tanzania follows closely with 20.2 million internet users, mainly through smartphones and mobile data bundles.
South Africa has 50.8 million Internet users, with a strong presence of e-commerce platforms and online banking apps.
Ethiopia has made a significant digital leap on the continent with 28.6 million internet users.
Morocco leads in e-government adoption, digitizing over 600 services including tax, justice, and business registration. The country boasts 35.3 million Internet users, with strong urban connectivity and a digital hub in Casablanca and Rabat.
Ghana has 24.3 million Internet users, with MTN Ghana dominating the data market. The digital Ghana Agenda has progressed in cloud services through a partnership with Google.
The digital transformation is not limited to these countries. More countries across Africa are joining the bandwagon, connecting their people and businesses to the digital world. As of February 2025, Nigeria ranks first in Africa in terms of internet users, followed by Egypt and South Africa.
The continent's digital future looks promising, with more Africans getting online every day, driving economic growth, and improving access to education and healthcare services.
