Internet Adoption Statistics in Nicaragua (2026)
In 2024, 61.4% of the population in Nicaragua used the internet, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 60.3% in 2023 to 61.4% in 2024 (+1.1 percentage points). Nicaragua ranks #31 of 34 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #137 of 188 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 61.4% (2024)
- Internet Adoption in Nicaragua as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +1.1 pp (2024)
- Up from 60.3% in 2023 to 61.4% in 2024 (+1.1 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 61.4% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 61.4% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Nicaragua.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #31 of 34 (2024)
- Nicaragua ranks 31 of 34 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #137 of 188 (2024)
- Nicaragua ranks 137 of 188 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 78.1% (2024)
- Nicaragua (61.4%) is below the average of 78.1% across the 34 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 75.1% (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 10.6%); not an official figure.
- Internet use in Nicaragua (2024)
- 61.4% (2024)
- 61.4% of the population in Nicaragua used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 6.9 million (2024)
- Nicaragua had a population of 6.9 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 61.4% | +1.1 pp |
| 2023 | 60.3% | +0.9 pp |
| 2022 | 59.4% | +7.8 pp |
| 2021 | 51.6% | +6.7 pp |
| 2020 | 44.9% | +5.9 pp |
| 2019 | 39% | +5.1 pp |
| 2018 | 33.9% | +3.5 pp |
| 2017 | 30.4% | +5.8 pp |
| 2016 | 24.6% | +4.9 pp |
| 2015 | 19.7% | +2.1 pp |
| 2014 | 17.6% | +2.1 pp |
| 2013 | 15.5% | +2.0 pp |
| 2012 | 13.5% | +2.9 pp |
| 2011 | 10.6% | +0.6 pp |
| 2010 | 10% | +2.7 pp |
| 2009 | 7.3% | +2.0 pp |
| 2008 | 5.3% | +1.4 pp |
| 2007 | 3.9% | +1.1 pp |
| 2006 | 2.8% | +0.2 pp |
| 2005 | 2.6% | +0.2 pp |
| 2004 | 2.3% | +0.4 pp |
| 2003 | 1.9% | +0.2 pp |
| 2002 | 1.7% | +0.3 pp |
| 2001 | 1.4% | +0.5 pp |
| 2000 | 1% | +0.5 pp |
| 1999 | 0.5% | +0.2 pp |
| 1998 | 0.3% | +0.1 pp |
| 1997 | 0.2% | +0.1 pp |
| 1996 | 0.1% | +0.1 pp |
| 1995 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1994 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1990 | 0% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Nicaragua used the internet?
61.4% of the population in Nicaragua used the internet in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the internet adoption data for Nicaragua come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator IT.NET.USER.ZS). The latest observation for Nicaragua is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has internet adoption in Nicaragua changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0% in 1990 to 61.4% in 2024.
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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