Individuals using the Internet in Barbados

Barbados: Individuals using the Internet was 70.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
70.4%
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
131st
of 208 countries
All-time high
72.0%
in 2015
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
31
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Barbados, 1990–2024

0204060801990200720241990: 0 % of population1995: 0.008 % of population1996: 0.389 % of population1997: 0.783 % of population1998: 2 % of population1999: 2.4 % of population2000: 4 % of population2001: 11.9 % of population2002: 27.8 % of population2003: 39.7 % of population2004: 49.8 % of population2005: 52.5 % of population2006: 55.3 % of population2007: 58.2 % of population2008: 61.4 % of population2009: 64.7 % of population2010: 65.1 % of population2011: 66.5 % of population2012: 71.2 % of population2013: 71.8 % of population2014: 71.9 % of population2015: 72 % of population2016: 71.6 % of population2017: 71.1 % of population2018: 70.7 % of population2019: 70.3 % of population2020: 69.9 % of population2021: 69.5 % of population2022: 69.1 % of population2023: 69.7 % of population2024: 70.4 % of population

Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Measured in % of population.

Analysis

In 2024, individuals using the internet in Barbados stood at 70.4%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Barbados peaked at 72.0% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

Barbados ranks 131st of 208 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.9% 0.0% 2.4% 6
2000s 42.5% 4.0% 64.7% 10
2010s 70.2% 65.1% 72.0% 10
2020s 69.7% 69.1% 70.4% 5

Countries ranked near Barbados

  1. 128 French Polynesia 72.7% compare
  2. 129 Ghana 72.2% compare
  3. 130 Cuba 70.5% compare
  4. 132 Grenada 70.2% compare
  5. 133 India 70.0% compare
  6. 134 Greenland 69.5% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Barbados?
Individuals using the internet in Barbados was 70.4% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Barbados?
The highest recorded value was 72.0% in 2015.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Barbados?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Barbados rank for individuals using the internet?
Barbados ranks 131st out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Barbados?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Barbados data come from?
The figures come from World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as part of Individuals using the Internet (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
240 places, 6,889 data points, 1990–2025
Last refreshed

Internet users are individuals who have used the Internet (from any location) in the last 3 months. The Internet can be used via a computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant, games machine, digital TV etc.