Internet Adoption Statistics in Jamaica (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 90.1% of the population in Jamaica used the internet, per World Bank World Development Indicators. Up from 89.5% in 2023 to 90.1% in 2024 (+0.6 percentage points). Jamaica ranks #5 of 34 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #55 of 188 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 90.1% (2024)
- Internet Adoption in Jamaica as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +0.6 pp (2024)
- Up from 89.5% in 2023 to 90.1% in 2024 (+0.6 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 90.1% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 90.1% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Jamaica.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #5 of 34 (2024)
- Jamaica ranks 5 of 34 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #55 of 188 (2024)
- Jamaica ranks 55 of 188 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 78.1% (2024)
- Jamaica (90.1%) is above the average of 78.1% across the 34 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 99.5% (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 7.3%); not an official figure.
- Internet use in Jamaica (2024)
- 90.1% (2024)
- 90.1% of the population in Jamaica used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 2.8 million (2024)
- Jamaica had a population of 2.8 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 90.1% | +0.6 pp |
| 2023 | 89.5% | +3.6 pp |
| 2022 | 85.8% | +3.5 pp |
| 2021 | 82.4% | +6.0 pp |
| 2020 | 76.4% | +5.5 pp |
| 2019 | 70.8% | +2.6 pp |
| 2018 | 68.2% | +13.1 pp |
| 2017 | 55.1% | +10.7 pp |
| 2016 | 44.4% | +2.1 pp |
| 2015 | 42.2% | +1.8 pp |
| 2014 | 40.4% | +3.3 pp |
| 2013 | 37.1% | +3.3 pp |
| 2012 | 33.8% | −3.6 pp |
| 2011 | 37.4% | +9.8 pp |
| 2010 | 27.7% | +3.4 pp |
| 2009 | 24.3% | +0.7 pp |
| 2008 | 23.6% | +2.5 pp |
| 2007 | 21.1% | +4.7 pp |
| 2006 | 16.4% | +3.6 pp |
| 2005 | 12.8% | +2.8 pp |
| 2004 | 10% | +2.2 pp |
| 2003 | 7.8% | +1.7 pp |
| 2002 | 6.1% | +2.2 pp |
| 2001 | 3.9% | +0.7 pp |
| 2000 | 3.1% | +0.8 pp |
| 1999 | 2.4% | +0.4 pp |
| 1998 | 2% | +1.2 pp |
| 1997 | 0.8% | +0.2 pp |
| 1996 | 0.6% | +0.5 pp |
| 1995 | 0.1% | +0.1 pp |
| 1994 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1990 | 0% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Jamaica used the internet?
90.1% of the population in Jamaica used the internet in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the internet adoption data for Jamaica?
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 Jamaica.
Where does the internet adoption data for Jamaica come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator IT.NET.USER.ZS). The latest observation for Jamaica is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has internet adoption in Jamaica changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0% in 1990 to 90.1% in 2024.
How does Jamaica compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Jamaica ranks 5 of 34 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 90.1% versus a regional average of 78.1% (latest values per country).
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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