Internet Adoption Statistics in Belize (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, 80% of the population in Belize used the internet in 2024. Up from 70.2% in 2023 to 80% in 2024 (+9.8 percentage points). Belize ranks #17 of 34 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #102 of 188 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 80% (2024)
- Internet Adoption in Belize as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +9.8 pp (2024)
- Up from 70.2% in 2023 to 80% in 2024 (+9.8 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 0% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 0% in 1990 to 80% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 80% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Belize.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #17 of 34 (2024)
- Belize ranks 17 of 34 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #102 of 188 (2024)
- Belize ranks 102 of 188 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 78.1% (2024)
- Belize (80%) is above the average of 78.1% across the 34 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 81.7% (2024)
- Value for women in Belize, same 2024 World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Among men (2024)
- 78.3% (2024)
- Value for men in Belize, same 2024 World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- +3.4 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 81.7% for women and 78.3% for men — 3.4 percentage points higher among women.
- Projected 2026 value
- 92.1% (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 7.3%); not an official figure.
- Internet use in Belize (2024)
- 80% (2024)
- 80% of the population in Belize used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 417,072 (2024)
- Belize had a population of 417,072 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 80% | +9.8 pp |
| 2023 | 70.2% | +0.2 pp |
| 2022 | 70% | −0.7 pp |
| 2021 | 70.7% | +6.2 pp |
| 2020 | 64.4% | +5.7 pp |
| 2019 | 58.8% | +5.2 pp |
| 2018 | 53.6% | +4.7 pp |
| 2017 | 48.9% | +4.3 pp |
| 2016 | 44.6% | +3.0 pp |
| 2015 | 41.6% | +2.9 pp |
| 2014 | 38.7% | +5.1 pp |
| 2013 | 33.6% | +2.6 pp |
| 2012 | 31% | +0.3 pp |
| 2011 | 30.7% | +2.5 pp |
| 2010 | 28.2% | +1.0 pp |
| 2009 | 27.2% | +0.9 pp |
| 2008 | 26.3% | +1.7 pp |
| 2007 | 24.6% | +0.6 pp |
| 2006 | 24% | +7.0 pp |
| 2005 | 17% | +7.2 pp |
| 2004 | 9.8% | +4.1 pp |
| 2002 | 5.7% | −0.3 pp |
| 2000 | 6% | +1.9 pp |
| 1999 | 4.1% | +2.0 pp |
| 1998 | 2.1% | +0.8 pp |
| 1997 | 1.3% | +0.4 pp |
| 1996 | 0.9% | +0.8 pp |
| 1995 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1990 | 0% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Belize used the internet?
80% of the population in Belize used the internet in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Is there a gender gap in internet adoption in Belize?
Yes — in 2024 the figure was 81.7% for women and 78.3% for men, a gap of 3.4 percentage points in favor of women.
What could internet adoption in Belize look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 92.1% in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 7.3%); not an official figure.
How recent is the internet adoption data for Belize?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Belize.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
IT.NET.USER.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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