Africa vs South Africa: International Internet bandwidth
Africa
716.58 bits per person
in 2011
South Africa
3,954 bits per person
in 2011
Africa rank
2nd
South Africa rank
3rd
International Internet bandwidth over time
- Africa
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 3,954 bits per person against 716.58 bits per person in Africa, a difference of 3,237 bits per person.
That makes South Africa's figure about 5.5 times Africa's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Africa ranks 2nd and South Africa ranks 3rd of 6 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 49.51 bits per person | 101.67 bits per person | 52.15 bits per person | South Africa |
| 2010s | 592.84 bits per person | 3,277 bits per person | 2,684 bits per person | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher international internet bandwidth, Africa or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 3,954 bits per person against 716.58 bits per person in Africa as of 2011.
- What is the difference in international internet bandwidth between Africa and South Africa?
- 3,237 bits per person, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and South Africa?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2011.
- How do Africa and South Africa rank globally for international internet bandwidth?
- Africa ranks 2nd and South Africa ranks 3rd of 6 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, published as International Internet bandwidth (bits per person). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.