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Cameroon Surges in Internet Use, Ranks 16th in Africa

6/17/2025

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In 2023, more than 40% of Cameroon's population embraced the internet, outpacing the sub-Saharan average. Yet, the nation stands 16th among 44 African countries. The surge is fueled by enhanced fiber-optic networks and rising smartphone adoption, though mobile broadband subscriptions lag at just 30 per 100 people, trailing behind the continent's average.

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In 2023, more than 40% of Cameroon's population embraced the internet, outpacing the sub-Saharan average. Yet, the nation stands 16th among 44 African countries. The surge is fueled by enhanced fiber-optic networks and rising smartphone adoption, though mobile broadband subscriptions lag at just 30 per 100 people, trailing behind the continent's average.