Statement:
In Costa Rica, more people use the internet than in South Africa

In the Internet penetration rating Costa Rica holds position #79 2014 out of 196 and South Africa is #88 out of 196 2014.
Position of Costa Rica is better than position of South Africa.

Referencies:

  1. Internet penetration 2021 by The World Bank
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Individuals using the Internet (%)' in descending order.
    Costa Rica 'Individuals using the Internet (%)' value is 80.5302
    South Africa 'Individuals using the Internet (%)' value is 70.0000
  2. Internet penetration 2017 by The World Bank
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Individuals using the Internet (%)' in descending order.
    Costa Rica 'Individuals using the Internet (%)' value is 71.5817
    South Africa 'Individuals using the Internet (%)' value is 56.1674
  3. Internet penetration 2014 by The World Bank
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Individuals using the Internet (%)' in descending order.
    Costa Rica 'Individuals using the Internet (%)' value is 53.0000
    South Africa 'Individuals using the Internet (%)' value is 49.0000