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
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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

Indicator
International Internet bandwidth (bits per person)
Unit
bits per person
Source
International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
58 places, 751 data points, 1992–2011
Last refreshed

International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.