Global 5G Deployment

Global 5G Deployment

Analysis of 5G network deployment across Africa and Europe

November 2025 Data
A

Africa: 5G Deployment

61 5G networks across 54 countries

5G Deployment in Africa Region

Figure 1: 5G Deployment in Africa Region (November 2025)

Africa 5G Deployment

61
5G Networks
Active 5G deployments
54
Countries
With 5G coverage
4
Leading Countries
Egypt, South Africa, Morocco, Mauritius

Countries with Multiple 5G Networks:

Egypt: 4 networks South Africa: 4 networks Morocco: 3 networks Mauritius: 2 networks Réunion: 3 networks
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Europe: 5G Deployment

122 5G networks across 44 countries

5G Deployment in Europe Region

Figure 2: 5G Deployment in Europe Region (November 2025)

Europe 5G Deployment

122
5G Networks
Active 5G deployments
44
Countries
With 5G coverage
4
Advanced Countries
Germany, France, Italy, UK

Countries with Multiple 5G Networks:

Germany: 4 networks France: 4 networks Italy: 4 networks UK: 3 networks Spain: 3 networks

5G Network Deployment Comparison

Europe 122 networks
Africa 61 networks

Global 5G Deployment Summary

183
Total 5G Networks
98
Countries Covered
2.3x
Europe vs Africa Ratio

Data reflects 5G network deployment status as of November 2025

*Source: TeleGeography, GlobalComms Database, 11/17/2025*