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

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

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