{"id":2257,"date":"2024-12-02T18:25:15","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T18:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/?page_id=2257"},"modified":"2025-10-21T06:52:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T06:52:59","slug":"sub-saharan-africa-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/sub-saharan-africa-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mobile Economy Sub-Saharan Africa 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Mobile connectivity is a key driver of digital transformation and socioeconomic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2023, the mobile industry contributed $140 billion, or 7%, to the GDP of the region, a number which is expected to grow to $170 billion by 2030.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The adoption of 4G continues to rise in the region and is forecast to account for 50% of total connections by 2030. 5G adoption is also accelerating and forecast to contribute $10 billion to the region\u2019s economy in 2030, accounting for 6% of mobile\u2019s total economic impact.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
As well as growing 4G and 5G momentum, other key trends shaping the mobile ecosystem include market consolidation, aerial connectivity, generative AI and GSMA Open Gateway. Download the report to find out more.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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