Monthly internet data consumption in Nigeria (2024)

Key takeaways:  

  • Nigeria’s internet data usage increased from 721,522 TB in January to 973,455.35 TB in December, reflecting a 35% growth over the year.
  • The peak in consumption occurred in December 2024, while January 2024 recorded the lowest usage.
  • Despite a consistent upward trend during the year, a decline in internet usage was observed in February (694,804.54 TB) and September (850,249.09 TB).
  • The most significant jump in Nigeria's internet consumption was observed between November and December, with an increase of approximately 95,000 TB.
  • Throughout 2024, Nigeria experienced an average monthly increase of about 23,000 TB.
  • Nigeria's total internet data consumption reached 9.76 million terabytes (TB) in 2024, representing a 34% increase compared to 2023.

Throughout 2024, Nigeria's internet data usage exhibited a notable increase, starting at 721,522 terabytes (TB) in January and reaching 973,455.35 TB by December. This indicates a growth rate of 35% from January to December. Despite a general upward trend for most of the year, there was a decline in February, reaching 694,804.54 TB, which was the lowest figure for the year, along with a minor decrease in September to 850,249.09 TB.

 

The latter half of 2024 indicated that the country’s monthly usage consistently exceeded 800,000 TB, contrasting with the first half of the year. The most pronounced increase happened between November and December 2024, when consumption rose by nearly 95,000 TB, hitting an all-time high of 973,455.35 TB. This remarkable increase indicated a significant upturn in digital activities as the year drew to a close.

Source:

Nigerian Communications Commission

Period:

2024
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