Ghana Ranks 8th in Africa for Best Internet Quality in 2024

Ghana has earned the 8th spot in Africa for internet quality, according to the 2024 Surfshark Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL).

With an impressive index score of 0.304, the country has secured its place among the top African nations with the best internet quality, offering a glimpse of hope for the region’s digital landscape.

Mauritius topped the list with an internet quality index of 0.361, followed by Ivory Coast (2nd), Egypt (3rd), and Algeria (4th).

South Africa, Senegal, and Burkina Faso claimed the 5th, 6th, and 7th spots respectively, while Morocco and Nigeria rounded out the top 10, coming in at 9th and 10th.

The ranking, determined by factors such as internet speed, stability, and overall performance, reveals how efficiently citizens and businesses can access the web for communication, work, and entertainment.

These elements significantly affect the country’s digital experience, shaping both individual and institutional connectivity.

However, despite Ghana’s positive ranking, the report highlights that many African countries still face significant challenges in internet access.

Issues such as slow internet speeds, high data costs, and unreliable network coverage continue to limit the digital opportunities for many.

Vital services like online banking, e-commerce, and telemedicine remain inaccessible to large portions of the population due to these barriers.

The 2024 DQL index assessed 121 countries across five key pillars: internet affordability, internet quality, e-infrastructure, e-security, and e-government.

Together, these factors provide a comprehensive view of a country’s digital well-being.

While Ghana has made strides in internet quality, much work remains to be done across Africa, as the continent continues to lag behind in overall digital infrastructure.

While European nations dominate the top rankings, only 18 countries outside of Europe made it into the top 50.

In Africa, internet quality remains a key area for improvement, with the highest-ranked country, Mauritius, placed at 66th overall globally.

As the digital world continues to evolve, Ghana’s ranking serves as a positive indicator of the country’s growing internet infrastructure and digital development, though challenges remain to be addressed for widespread access to high-quality digital services.