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Africa — Kindle Category Opportunity
Competition snapshot for the History best-seller list, vacancy score 41.0/100.
Middle
Category metrics
Score
41.0
Median reviews
477
Weak share (top 20)
20%
Median price
$7.49
Median star rating
4.6
Books scanned
50
Worth writing in?
Africa is between the extremes: 20% of the top 20 is under 100 reviews against a median of 477, so entry depends on the specific sub-genre and your launch strength. Read the breakout books below before judging. Vacancy score 41.0/100.
Breakout books — top 15, under 100 reviews, $0.99–4.99
Best-seller list on Amazon| # | Title | Star | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Moving Up | 5.0 | 2 | $2.99 |
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Research snapshot scanned on Oct 10, 2026. Refreshed periodically — not live tracking.