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App downloads in sub-Saharan Africa grew by 55% in 2020-AppsFlyer

Milcah Lukhanyu by Milcah Lukhanyu
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App downloads in sub-Saharan Africa grew by 55% in 2020, according to a new report by AppsFlyer, the global attribution leader.

Analysing over 48 billion installs in over 30,000 apps with a minimum of 5,000 installs per month, Appsflyer’s data showed 33% increase in app downloads globally.

According to Daniel Junowicz, MD Latam & Africa, AppsFlyer: “Africa’s mobile-first economy has been one of the key markets that has shifted quickly to digital in recent years. Brands here understand more than any other region that mobile needs to be at the forefront of their business activity. Looking ahead to 2021, the signs look positive for SMEs looking to acquire more customers through their mobile devices. 

“2020 was a challenging year globally for all businesses but with more users seeking to conduct numerous activities on their mobile devices, marketers need to meet consumers where they are to drive sales and mimic the in-person experience as some physical activities increasingly become digital experiences.”

With COVID-19 forcing more people than ever to be on their mobile devices this year, apps that enabled users to shop, play games, keep fit, stream or indulge in social networking proved vital during the long lockdown period. AppsFlyer’s mobile marketing analytics provided crucial insights for app marketers globally. Here’s a summary of the top trends:

In sub-Saharan Africa, key app trends throughout 2020 include:

  • 93% growth in in-app purchases between April and May 2020 in South Africa, driven by strict COVID-19 lockdown measures and better access to online stores. This is compared to a 43% increase between September and November 2019 
  • Nigeria saw a 57% increase in organic app installs (44% in non-organic app installs) in 2020 vs 2019
  • The average number of purchases per user in South Africa in general retail apps increased by around 20% between March and April 
  • An analysis of 27 billion app installs across 495 media networks and 14,000 apps revealed that Google was the best platform for driving performance for app marketers in Africa, while Facebook was the best platform for remarketing across Africa and the Middle East 
  • A platform breakdown showed Google dominated on Android thanks to its leap in developing countries where the operating system dominates, while Facebook controls much of iOS.
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Globally, summary trends from 2020 show that:

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  • Mobile app marketers spent $74.6 billion globally in 2020 to drive users to install mobile apps – a 30% increase compared to 2019 
  • The number of app downloads increased by 33% in 2020, up 25% compared to 2019. It’s clear that both pure consumer intent and marketing efforts contributed to this leap
  • Cost per install spiked 30% post-lockdown leading to higher spend despite drop in NOI
  • An analysis of 45 apps (mainly eCommerce, Finance, Media & Entertainment, and Food & Drink) found that the number of app installs with a preceding visit to the brand’s website has almost doubled this year. In fact, in almost 1 in 10 installs, the web was part of the user journey

Recently, AppsFlyer announced that Salesforce Ventures joined its roster of investors in the late-stage extension of its $210 million series D round to help the firm to bring market-leading technology to Africa. 

The firm has partnered with Vodacom, Jiji, Ayoba, and other African companies, including holistic attribution, marketing analytics, fraud protection, incrementality measurement, and customer experiences and engagement tools, while connecting app developers to more than 8,000 partners via its marketplace. 

Some of AppsFlyer’s clients include Macy’s, Minecraft, Nike, NBC Universal, Tencent, US Bank, Wayfair, and StitchFix. The AppsFlyer’s marketplace has over 8,000 partners includes Facebook, Google, Apple Search Ads, Twitter, TikTok Ads, Pinterest, Snap, Salesforce, Adobe, and Oracle.

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