South Africa technology statistics
Internet, mobile, R&D, patents for South Africa: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | South Africa | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet users | 78.4% | 2024 | #111 of 205 | 73.6% |
| Mobile subscriptions per 100 people | 179 | 2024 | #11 of 206 | 112 |
| Fixed broadband per 100 people | 5.3 | 2024 | #134 of 205 | 20.1 |
| R&D spending, % of GDP | 0.6% | 2022 | #61 of 142 | 2.6% |
| Patent applications by residents | 350 | 2024 | #53 of 152 | 0.0% of world |
Technology: world rankings · South Africa population
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