Online Purchases via Mobile or Internet Statistics in Guatemala (2026)
7.2% of adults in Guatemala bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet in 2024, World Bank Global Findex data show. Down from 8.6% in 2022 to 7.2% in 2024 (−1.3 percentage points). Guatemala ranks #19 of 20 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #109 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 7.2% (2024)
- Online Purchases via Mobile or Internet in Guatemala as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2022
- −1.3 pp (2024)
- Down from 8.6% in 2022 to 7.2% in 2024 (−1.3 percentage points).
- Peak value (2022)
- 8.6% (2022)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 7.2%.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #19 of 20 (2024)
- Guatemala ranks 19 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #109 of 142 (2024)
- Guatemala ranks 109 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 19.5% (2024)
- Guatemala (7.2%) is below the average of 19.5% across the 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- 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, 2022–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.2% | −1.3 pp |
| 2022 | 8.6% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Guatemala bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet?
7.2% of adults in Guatemala bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has online purchases via mobile or internet in Guatemala changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a decline from 8.6% in 2022 to 7.2% in 2024.
How does Guatemala compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Guatemala ranks 19 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 7.2% versus a regional average of 19.5% (latest values per country).
Where does Guatemala rank globally on online purchases via mobile or internet?
Guatemala ranks 109 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin26b, 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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