Africa Eastern and Southern vs United Kingdom: Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
Africa Eastern and Southern
30.4%
in 2025
United Kingdom
95.5%
in 2024
Africa Eastern and Southern rank
29th
United Kingdom rank
29th
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) over time
- Africa Eastern and Southern
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 95.5% against 30.4% in Africa Eastern and Southern, a difference of 65.1%.
That makes United Kingdom's figure about 3.1 times Africa Eastern and Southern's.
Across all 20 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.
Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 29th and United Kingdom ranks 29th of 32 groups.
United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Eastern and Southern | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.6% | 75.2% | 72.6% | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 13.2% | 90.0% | 76.8% | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 26.4% | 95.5% | 69.1% | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher individuals using the internet, Africa Eastern and Southern or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 95.5% against 30.4% in Africa Eastern and Southern as of 2024.
- What is the difference in individuals using the internet between Africa Eastern and Southern and United Kingdom?
- 65.1%, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Eastern and Southern and United Kingdom?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Africa Eastern and Southern and United Kingdom rank globally for individuals using the internet?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 29th and United Kingdom ranks 29th of 32 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as Individuals using the Internet (% of population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Internet users are individuals who have used the Internet (from any location) in the last 3 months. The Internet can be used via a computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant, games machine, digital TV etc.