International Internet bandwidth in Africa
Africa: International Internet bandwidth was 716.58 bits per person in 2011. ◆ Volatile
International Internet bandwidth in Africa, 2000–2011
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database. Measured in bits per person.
Analysis
In 2011, international internet bandwidth in Africa stood at 716.58 bits per person. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is up 52.8% on the previous year and up 44,550.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international internet bandwidth in Africa peaked at 716.58 bits per person in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.8871 bits per person, in 2000.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 49.51 bits per person | 0.8871 bits per person | 264.57 bits per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 592.84 bits per person | 469.11 bits per person | 716.58 bits per person | 2 |
Countries ranked near Africa
- 1 Tunisia 5,756 bits per person compare
- 2 Mauritius 4,515 bits per person compare
- 3 South Africa 3,954 bits per person compare
- 4 Morocco 3,855 bits per person compare
- 5 Seychelles 2,558 bits per person compare
More infrastructure data for Africa
- Fixed line and mobile cellular subscriptions 65.25 per 100 people (2011)
- Telecommunications revenue 4.0% (2010)
- Mobile and fixed-line telephone subscribers 674.22 million (2011)
- Roads, total network 39,477 km (2006)
- Roads, paved 16.5% (2000)
- Telecommunications investment 25.6% (2005)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international internet bandwidth in Africa?
- International internet bandwidth in Africa was 716.58 bits per person in 2011, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
- What is the highest international internet bandwidth recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 716.58 bits per person in 2011.
- What is the lowest international internet bandwidth recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8871 bits per person in 2000.
- How does Africa rank for international internet bandwidth?
- Africa ranks 2nd out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is international internet bandwidth rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44,550.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, published as part of International Internet bandwidth (bits per person). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.