Estimated number of films produced annually, private television channels, and cinema screens by region in Africa

According to UNESCO, low-budget movies from Nigeria and other African countries account for most of the films produced annually in Africa. Here is a breakdown of the estimated number of films produced annually, private television channels, and cinema screens by African region.

Source:

The African Film Industry Report 2021

Period:

2021
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