Mobile internet penetration in Ethiopia is set to nearly double by 2028, reshaping key sectors and economic opportunities.
- Mobile telephony penetration in Ethiopia in 2023 stood at 58%, compared to 75% in Sub-Saharan Africa. || Source: ITA
- Mobile internet connections surged by 65% between 2019 and 2023, with 4G coverage expanding eightfold over the same period, driven by increased market competition. || Source: GSMA
- By 2028, mobile internet users are projected to surpass 50 million, nearly doubling 2023 figures. This growth will generate economic value-added worth $1.08 billion in agriculture and $879.37 million in manufacturing.
- Despite increased network availability, 83.3% of Ethiopians remain offline in 2023, with a 40% gender gap in mobile internet usage. || Source: Data Reportal
