Africa Eastern and Southern vs United States: Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
Africa Eastern and Southern
30.4%
in 2025
United States
94.7%
in 2024
Africa Eastern and Southern rank
29th
United States rank
31st
Individuals using the Internet (% of population) over time
- Africa Eastern and Southern
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 94.7% against 30.4% in Africa Eastern and Southern, a difference of 64.3%.
That makes United States's figure about 3.1 times Africa Eastern and Southern's.
Across all 20 years both countries report, United States has been ahead every year.
Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 29th and United States ranks 31st of 32 groups.
United States has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Eastern and Southern | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.6% | 71.4% | 68.8% | United States |
| 2010s | 13.2% | 78.6% | 65.4% | United States |
| 2020s | 26.4% | 92.5% | 66.1% | United States |
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 States?
- United States, at 94.7% 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 States?
- 64.3%, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Eastern and Southern and United States?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Africa Eastern and Southern and United States rank globally for individuals using the internet?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 29th and United States ranks 31st 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.