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Share of rural and urban population using the internet regularly in Africa as of 2020
Share of population with regular internet usage in Africa 2020, by area of residence
Around ** percent of the rural population in Africa used the internet on regular basis as of 2020. On the other hand, the same usage rhythm among urban internet users on the continent reached ** percent. Overall, in the said year, Africa accounted for over ** percent of the total internet users worldwide.
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AUC. (January 19, 2021). Share of rural and urban population using the internet regularly in Africa as of 2020 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 27, 2026, from /statistics/1286073/share-of-population-using-the-internet-regularly-in-africa-by-area/
AUC. "Share of rural and urban population using the internet regularly in Africa as of 2020." Chart. January 19, 2021. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 27, 2026. /statistics/1286073/share-of-population-using-the-internet-regularly-in-africa-by-area/
AUC. (2021). Share of rural and urban population using the internet regularly in Africa as of 2020. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 27, 2026. /statistics/1286073/share-of-population-using-the-internet-regularly-in-africa-by-area/
AUC. "Share of Rural and Urban Population Using The Internet Regularly in Africa as of 2020." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 19 Jan 2021, /statistics/1286073/share-of-population-using-the-internet-regularly-in-africa-by-area/
AUC, Share of rural and urban population using the internet regularly in Africa as of 2020 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1286073/share-of-population-using-the-internet-regularly-in-africa-by-area/ (last visited July 27, 2026)
Share of rural and urban population using the internet regularly in Africa as of 2020 [Graph], AUC, January 19, 2021. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1286073/share-of-population-using-the-internet-regularly-in-africa-by-area/
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