Internet connectivity in Africa is limited by a lower penetration rate when compared to the rest of the world. Moreover, Africa itself exhibits an inner digital divide, with most Internet activity and infrastructure.
Here are the Top 7 African countries that boast fast internet.
1. Madagascar
The Island country has the fastest internet in the whole of Africa. Its average speed is 32. 07Mbps in 2020. In 2021 it was 22. 57Mbps and hence its ranked at position 33 globally ahead of some developed countries like Austria. Madagascar took the first spot in Africa in 2020 from Kenya and has held the first spot up to now.
2. Cape Verde
Cape Verde has the second fastest internet in 2022 after Madagascar. Its average speed is 27. 53Mbps placing it at number 136 globally. In 2019 Cape Verde was ranked at number 9 in Africa.
3. Seychelles
The Island country is third in Africa with a internet speed of 26. 76Mbps. The country has invested heavily on the internet as its among Africa’s best tourist destinations. Most resorts, hotels, and guesthouses in Seychelles have free WiFi.
4. Ghana
Ghana which was out of top ten African countries with fastest internet in 2019 is ranked fourth in 2020 with an internet speed of 23. 98Mbps serving 30. 4 million people. MTN, Tigo, Airtel and Surfline telecommunication companies in the country have improved giving Ghana a better internet connection in 2020.
5. South Africa
South Africa which was placed at the third spot in 2019 is at the fifth place in 2020 with an internet speed of 23. 17Mbps. South Africa boasts 60% of the Internet traffic in Africa with 54% of its population being internet users.
6. Gabon
Gabon is sixth in the list with an internet speed of 21. 89Mbps for its 2. 1 million population.
7. Liberia
Liberia completes the top 7 list with an internet speed of 21. 34Mbps for its 4. 9 million population.
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