The Mobile Economy Africa 2025

Mobile connectivity is a cornerstone for building modern, inclusive and sustainable digital economies in Africa. It also enables transformative technologies such as AI to be integrated into the daily activities of individuals and businesses. Additionally, the mobile ecosystem has become a critical driver of economic growth, helping countries navigate structural challenges such as infrastructure gaps, energy constraints, affordability pressures and shifting demographics. In 2024, the mobile sector contributed $220 billion to Africa’s economy, representing 7.7% of GDP. By 2030, this is expected to increase to $270 billion, or 7.4% of GDP, supported by expanding mobile services, enterprise digitalisation and broader adoption of digital technologies, including 5G. Realising this potential will require coordinated investments in infrastructure and skills, forward-looking policies and strong ecosystem partnerships to ensure that growth is both inclusive and sustainable.