Top 5 African Countries with the Highest Number of Mobile Phones

1. Nigeria

Nigeria tops the list with an impressive mobile phone penetration rate of 85%. As of the first quarter of 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reports that the country boasts 219.3 million active mobile subscriptions.

2. South Africa

South Africa ranks second, with 118.6 million mobile connections recorded at the beginning of 2024, according to GSMA Intelligence. This number surpasses the country’s population of 60.69 million by about 195.4%.

3. Egypt

Egypt follows closely, holding a mobile penetration rate of 95%. Data from Datareportal indicates that there are 110.5 million active mobile connections in the country, which has a population of 113.6 million as of January 2024.

4. Kenya

Kenya ranks fourth with 58.7 million mobile subscriptions, reflecting a mobile penetration rate of approximately 116% of its 50.7 million population, as reported by the Communications Authority of Kenya.

5. Ghana

Rounding out the top five, Ghana has 42.3 million active mobile connections. This number represents a mobile penetration rate of 136%, based on the country’s population of 31.1 million, according to data from the National Communications Authority of Ghana.

These statistics highlight the growing significance of mobile technology across Africa, with varying penetration rates and active subscriptions reflecting the region’s digital landscape.

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