Mean download speed in Sub-Saharan Africa 2023, by country
The average internet download speed in Sub-Saharan Africa was highest in Rwanda, South Africa, and Burkina Faso in 2026. These countries registered internet speeds reaching 39.89 megabits per second (Mbps), 36.46 Mbps, and 35.64 Mbps, respectively. On average, the download speed in Sub-Saharan Africa was measured at 12.11 Mbps (excluding Mayotte and RĂ©union). For countries in the region, it took around 1.5 hours to download a 5G movie.