Online Purchases via Mobile or Internet Statistics in Mexico (2026)
19.4% of adults in Mexico bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet in 2024, World Bank Global Findex data show. Down from 21.8% in 2022 to 19.4% in 2024 (−2.4 percentage points). Mexico ranks #8 of 20 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #71 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 19.4% (2024)
- Online Purchases via Mobile or Internet in Mexico as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2022
- −2.4 pp (2024)
- Down from 21.8% in 2022 to 19.4% in 2024 (−2.4 percentage points).
- Peak value (2022)
- 21.8% (2022)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 19.4%.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #8 of 20 (2024)
- Mexico ranks 8 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #71 of 142 (2024)
- Mexico ranks 71 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 19.5% (2024)
- Mexico (19.4%) is below the average of 19.5% across the 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 14% (2024)
- Value for women in Mexico, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 25.3% (2024)
- Value for men in Mexico, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −11.3 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 14% for women and 25.3% for men — 11.3 percentage points lower among women.
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 10% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Mexico in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −9.5 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (10%) are 9.5 percentage points below the national figure (19.4%).
- Internet use in Mexico (2024)
- 83.1% (2024)
- 83.1% of the population in Mexico used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 130.9 million (2024)
- Mexico had a population of 130.9 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2022–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.4% | −2.4 pp |
| 2022 | 21.8% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Mexico bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet?
19.4% of adults in Mexico 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 Mexico changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a decline from 21.8% in 2022 to 19.4% in 2024.
How does Mexico compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
Mexico ranks 8 of 20 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 19.4% versus a regional average of 19.5% (latest values per country).
Where does Mexico rank globally on online purchases via mobile or internet?
Mexico ranks 71 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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