This statistic provides information on the penetration of Facebook in South Africa from 2017 to 2026. In 2026, it is expected that roughly 50 percent of the internet population in South Africa will be accessing the social network.
Facebook usage penetration in South Africa from 2017 to 2026
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Statista. (July 21, 2021). Facebook usage penetration in South Africa from 2017 to 2026 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 21, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/553777/facebook-penetration-in-south-africa/
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Statista. (2021). Facebook usage penetration in South Africa from 2017 to 2026. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: April 21, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/553777/facebook-penetration-in-south-africa/
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