Internet Adoption Statistics in Guatemala (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, 60.2% of the population in Guatemala used the internet in 2024. Up from 56.7% in 2023 to 60.2% in 2024 (+3.5 percentage points). Guatemala ranks #32 of 34 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #138 of 188 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 60.2% (2024)
- Internet Adoption in Guatemala as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +3.5 pp (2024)
- Up from 56.7% in 2023 to 60.2% in 2024 (+3.5 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 60.2% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 60.2% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Guatemala.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #32 of 34 (2024)
- Guatemala ranks 32 of 34 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #138 of 188 (2024)
- Guatemala ranks 138 of 188 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 78.1% (2024)
- Guatemala (60.2%) is below the average of 78.1% across the 34 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 68.7% (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 6.8%); not an official figure.
- Internet use in Guatemala (2024)
- 60.2% (2024)
- 60.2% of the population in Guatemala used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 18.4 million (2024)
- Guatemala had a population of 18.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60.2% | +3.5 pp |
| 2023 | 56.7% | +2.3 pp |
| 2022 | 54.4% | +3.6 pp |
| 2021 | 50.8% | +3.3 pp |
| 2020 | 47.5% | +3.1 pp |
| 2019 | 44.4% | +2.9 pp |
| 2018 | 41.5% | +3.6 pp |
| 2017 | 37.9% | +3.4 pp |
| 2016 | 34.5% | +5.7 pp |
| 2015 | 28.8% | +5.4 pp |
| 2014 | 23.4% | +3.7 pp |
| 2013 | 19.7% | +3.7 pp |
| 2012 | 16% | +3.7 pp |
| 2011 | 12.3% | +1.8 pp |
| 2010 | 10.5% | +1.2 pp |
| 2009 | 9.3% | +1.0 pp |
| 2008 | 8.3% | +1.0 pp |
| 2007 | 7.3% | +0.8 pp |
| 2006 | 6.5% | +0.8 pp |
| 2005 | 5.7% | +0.6 pp |
| 2004 | 5.1% | +0.6 pp |
| 2003 | 4.5% | +1.2 pp |
| 2002 | 3.4% | +1.7 pp |
| 2001 | 1.7% | +1.0 pp |
| 2000 | 0.7% | +0.1 pp |
| 1999 | 0.6% | +0.1 pp |
| 1998 | 0.5% | +0.4 pp |
| 1997 | 0.1% | +0.1 pp |
| 1996 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1995 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1990 | 0% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Guatemala used the internet?
60.2% of the population in Guatemala used the internet in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does Guatemala compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Guatemala ranks 32 of 34 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 60.2% versus a regional average of 78.1% (latest values per country).
Where does Guatemala rank globally on internet adoption?
Guatemala ranks 138 of 188 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
What could internet adoption in Guatemala look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 68.7% in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 6.8%); not an official figure.
How recent is the internet adoption data for Guatemala?
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 Guatemala.
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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