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South Africa: Secure Internet servers (per 1 million people)

In , South Africa's Secure Internet servers (per 1 million people) was 16,658.24.

That's up 12.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 27,372.34 . South Africa ranks #48 globally out of 215 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (IT.NET.SECR.P6) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2010–2024)

South Africa Secure Internet servers (per 1 million people) trend

Highlights

Peak
16,658.24
Trough
50.95
1-year change
+12.7%
5-year change
+18.1%
+3.4% / yr
10-year change
+7,552.6%
+54.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Secure Internet servers (per 1 million people)
16,658.2387
14,786.9917
14,989.9460
16,057.5805
14,123.2723
14,105.0987
11,863.1701
9,326.8411
900.7231
266.3268

About Secure Internet servers (per 1 million people)

The number of distinct, publicly-trusted TLS/SSL certificates found in the Netcraft Secure Server Survey (by hosting country), per 1 million people.

Indicator code: IT.NET.SECR.P6Category: Technology

Frequently asked questions

What was South Africa's Secure Internet servers (per 1 million people) in 2024?
In 2024, South Africa's Secure Internet servers (per 1 million people) was 16,658.24, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Africa's Secure Internet servers (per 1 million people) rising or falling?
South Africa's Secure Internet servers (per 1 million people) rose 12.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does South Africa rank globally on Secure Internet servers (per 1 million people)?
In 2024, South Africa ranked #48 out of 215 countries reporting Secure Internet servers (per 1 million people).
How does South Africa's Secure Internet servers (per 1 million people) compare to the world average?
The global average for Secure Internet servers (per 1 million people) in 2024 was 27,372.34, so South Africa is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 48.
What is Secure Internet servers (per 1 million people) and how is it measured?
The number of distinct, publicly-trusted TLS/SSL certificates found in the Netcraft Secure Server Survey (by hosting country), per 1 million people.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (IT.NET.SECR.P6), CC BY 4.0.