Individuals using the Internet in Colombia

Colombia: Individuals using the Internet was 79.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
79.3%
Change on year
up 2.6%
World rank
111th
of 208 countries
All-time high
79.3%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
32
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Colombia, 1990–2024

0204060801990200720241990: 0 % of population1994: 0.107 % of population1995: 0.188 % of population1996: 0.33 % of population1997: 0.551 % of population1998: 1.1 % of population1999: 1.7 % of population2000: 2.2 % of population2001: 2.9 % of population2002: 4.6 % of population2003: 7.4 % of population2004: 9.1 % of population2005: 11 % of population2006: 15.3 % of population2007: 21.8 % of population2008: 25.6 % of population2009: 30 % of population2010: 36.5 % of population2011: 40.4 % of population2012: 49 % of population2013: 51.7 % of population2014: 52.6 % of population2015: 55.9 % of population2016: 58.1 % of population2017: 62.3 % of population2018: 64.1 % of population2019: 65 % of population2020: 69.8 % of population2021: 73 % of population2022: 72.8 % of population2023: 77.3 % of population2024: 79.3 % of population

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for individuals using the internet in Colombia is 79.3%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.

That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and up 50.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Colombia peaked at 79.3% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Colombia 111th out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 0.6% 0.0% 1.7% 7
2000s 13.0% 2.2% 30.0% 10
2010s 53.6% 36.5% 65.0% 10
2020s 74.5% 69.8% 79.3% 5

Countries ranked near Colombia

  1. 108 Guam 80.5% compare
  2. 109 Belize 80.0% compare
  3. 110 Bolivia 79.7% compare
  4. 112 South Africa 78.4% compare
  5. 113 British Virgin Islands 77.7% compare
  6. 114 Algeria 77.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Colombia?
Individuals using the internet in Colombia was 79.3% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 79.3% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Colombia rank for individuals using the internet?
Colombia ranks 111th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Colombia?
Over the last ten years it is up 50.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Colombia 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.