Ethiopia's hosting sector has seen significant improvements, with an average uptime of 99.45%, reflecting enhanced infrastructure reliability. The growth in registered domains, now exceeding 1.2 million, indicates increasing digital adoption among businesses and individuals. The expansion of data centers to 15 supports this digital growth, ensuring better service delivery across the country. Internet penetration remains at 45%, showing room for further digital inclusion efforts.
Cost-effective domain registration at around ETB 250 ($4.50) has encouraged more startups and entrepreneurs to establish online presence. Continued investment in data center infrastructure and improved internet accessibility are vital for Ethiopia’s digital economy. These developments position Ethiopia as an emerging digital hub in East Africa, with potential for further growth in hosting quality and online services by 2026.