Orange Q3 2025: Africa & Middle East Drive Double-Digit Growth as Orange Surpasses 300 Million Customers Globally
This performance contributed to Orange surpassing the 300 million customer milestone globally, underscoring the company’s strong growth across all regions, especially Africa — now home to nearly 173 million mobile customers and 44 million active Orange Money users.
Orange has reported double-digit growth in its Africa and Middle East operations for the tenth consecutive quarter, reinforcing the region’s position as a key driver of the Group’s global performance.
In its third-quarter 2025 results, Orange announced that revenues in Africa and the Middle East rose 12.2% to €2.1 billion, fueled by surging demand for mobile data (+18.1%), Orange Money (+17.4%), fixed broadband (+18.2%), and B2B services (+9.3%)
This performance contributed to Orange surpassing the 300 million customer milestone globally, underscoring the company’s strong growth across all regions, especially Africa — now home to nearly 173 million mobile customers and 44 million active Orange Money users
“Results remain excellent in Africa & Middle East, with double-digit revenue growth for the tenth consecutive quarter. Mobile Financial Services remain a strong lever for value creation, with Orange Money boasting 44 million active users.”
– Christel Heydemann, Chief Executive Officer, Orange Group
Eleven of the sixteen African and Middle Eastern markets delivered double-digit growth in Q3 2025, driven by continued network investment and expanding digital financial inclusion. Orange also saw 4G adoption climb nearly 20%, reaching 88.4 million customers, while fixed broadband subscribers grew 23% year-on-year to 4.6 million.
“Our performance in Africa continues to demonstrate the transformative impact of digital inclusion and innovation. By expanding connectivity and financial services, we are helping millions of Africans access opportunities, build resilience, and participate in the digital economy.”
– Christel Heydemann, Chief Executive Officer, Orange Group
The company confirmed its target for double-digit EBITDAaL growth in the Africa & Middle East segment for 2025, noting that increased investment in network infrastructure has been key to supporting this growth.
Orange’s success in Africa comes amid rising competition and increased mobile penetration across the continent. The Group continues to expand its digital services and financial products under the “Lead the Future” strategy, with a strong focus on innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainability.
“With 44 million people using Orange Money and more joining our digital ecosystem each quarter, Africa is not only one of our fastest-growing regions — it’s where the future of digital transformation is being shaped.”
– Christel Heydemann, Chief Executive Officer, Orange Group
