Individuals using the Internet in Ecuador

Ecuador: Individuals using the Internet was 77.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
77.2%
Change on year
up 6.2%
World rank
116th
of 208 countries
All-time high
77.2%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Ecuador, 1990–2024

0204060801990200720241990: 0 % of population1992: 0.005 % of population1993: 0.016 % of population1994: 0.035 % of population1995: 0.044 % of population1996: 0.086 % of population1997: 0.11 % of population1998: 0.125 % of population1999: 0.823 % of population2000: 1.5 % of population2001: 2.7 % of population2002: 4.3 % of population2003: 4.5 % of population2004: 4.8 % of population2005: 6 % of population2006: 7.2 % of population2007: 10.8 % of population2008: 18.8 % of population2009: 24.6 % of population2010: 29 % of population2011: 31.4 % of population2012: 35.1 % of population2013: 40.3 % of population2014: 45.6 % of population2015: 48.9 % of population2016: 54.1 % of population2017: 55.8 % of population2018: 57.5 % of population2019: 59.2 % of population2020: 70.7 % of population2021: 69.1 % of population2022: 69.7 % of population2023: 72.7 % of population2024: 77.2 % of population

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

Analysis

In 2024, individuals using the internet in Ecuador stood at 77.2%. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.

That represents a change of up 6.2% on the previous year and up 69.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Ecuador peaked at 77.2% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Ecuador 116th 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 0.1% 0.0% 0.8% 9
2000s 8.5% 1.5% 24.6% 10
2010s 45.7% 29.0% 59.2% 10
2020s 71.9% 69.1% 77.2% 5

Countries ranked near Ecuador

  1. 113 British Virgin Islands 77.7% compare
  2. 114 Algeria 77.4% compare
  3. 115 Moldova 77.4% compare
  4. 117 Saint Kitts and Nevis 76.9% compare
  5. 118 Venezuela 76.7% compare
  6. 119 Tunisia 76.5% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Ecuador?
Individuals using the internet in Ecuador was 77.2% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Ecuador?
The highest recorded value was 77.2% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Ecuador?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Ecuador rank for individuals using the internet?
Ecuador ranks 116th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Ecuador?
Over the last ten years it is up 69.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ecuador 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.