Libya, Morocco, and the Seychelles top the list for the highest ICT development levels in Africa, according to the “Measuring Digital Development – ICT Development Index 2024” report released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in June.
The report evaluates ICT progress in 47 African countries and 170 countries globally, based on 10 indicators, including internet usage, mobile broadband penetration, and the cost of mobile data and voice services. Scores range from 0 (no connectivity) to 100 points (optimal connectivity).
Libya leads Africa with a score of 88.1 points, followed by Morocco (86.8) and the Seychelles (84.7). Other top performers include Mauritius (84.2), South Africa (83.6), Algeria (80.9), Botswana (78.7), Tunisia (77.2), Egypt (76.8), and Gabon (74.7).
Despite improvements, significant disparities persist. The average score for Africa increased to 50.3 points, but the gap between Libya and Chad, the lowest-ranked country, is over 66 points. Chad scores 21.3, just ahead of Burundi (24.4) and Somalia (28.7).
