Tanzania recorded the highest percentage change in Internet subscriptions in 2014

Tanzania's Internet subscriptions surged from 9.31 million in 2013 to 39.3 million as of June 2024, reflecting an average annual growth of 2.72 million. Apart from slower growth in 2018 and 2020, with 148,000 and 284,000 new subscriptions, respectively, the East African nation has consistently expanded its digital reach.

Notably, mobile wireless subscriptions accounted for a staggering 99.75% of all Internet subscriptions in Tanzania.

Source:

Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority

Period:

2013 - 2024
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