The latest Census conducted in South Africa in 2022 has revealed a significant decrease in the number of households without access to the Internet.
In 2011, 64.8% of surveyed households reported not having Internet connectivity, which equated to approximately 9.3 million households out of an estimated 14.4 million.
However, in the most recent count, the percentage of households without Internet access has decreased to 21.1%. With an estimated increase in the number of households to around 17.8 million, this suggests that approximately 3.8 million households still do not have Internet connectivity.
On the other hand, the number of households with Internet access has grown over three-fold, from less than 5.1 million to 15.8 million. This indicates a significant improvement in Internet accessibility across the country.
Additionally, the percentage of households that rely solely on Internet access from their workplaces or other locations has decreased from 10.3% to 5%. This demonstrates that more households now have Internet access within their own homes, rather than relying on external sources.
The Census also revealed a substantial increase in the number of households with cellphones or mobile devices. In 2011, only 16.3% of households reported owning a cellphone or mobile device, whereas in 2022, this figure rose to 60.5%. This highlights the growing importance and prevalence of mobile technology in South African households.
Furthermore, there was a slight increase from 8.6% to 13.3% in the number of surveyed households with a home broadband connection. This translates to approximately 2.4 million homes with a broadband connection.
Overall, these findings indicate significant progress in bridging the digital divide in South Africa. The increased availability and accessibility of the Internet, as well as the widespread adoption of mobile technology, are positive signs for the country's technological development and connectivity
On the other hand, the number of households with Internet access has grown over three-fold, from less than 5.1 million to 15.8 million. This indicates a significant improvement in Internet accessibility across the country.
Additionally, the percentage of households that rely solely on Internet access from their workplaces or other locations has decreased from 10.3% to 5%. This demonstrates that more households now have Internet access within their own homes, rather than relying on external sources.
The Census also revealed a substantial increase in the number of households with cellphones or mobile devices. In 2011, only 16.3% of households reported owning a cellphone or mobile device, whereas in 2022, this figure rose to 60.5%. This highlights the growing importance and prevalence of mobile technology in South African households.
Furthermore, there was a slight increase from 8.6% to 13.3% in the number of surveyed households with a home broadband connection. This translates to approximately 2.4 million homes with a broadband connection.
Overall, these findings indicate significant progress in bridging the digital divide in South Africa. The increased availability and accessibility of the Internet, as well as the widespread adoption of mobile technology, are positive signs for the country's technological development and connectivity
