Individuals using the Internet in Guatemala

Guatemala: Individuals using the Internet was 60.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
60.2%
Change on year
up 6.2%
World rank
149th
of 208 countries
All-time high
60.2%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
31
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Guatemala, 1990–2024

02040601990200720241990: 0 % of population1995: 0.003 % of population1996: 0.019 % of population1997: 0.096 % of population1998: 0.467 % of population1999: 0.593 % of population2000: 0.712 % of population2001: 1.7 % of population2002: 3.4 % of population2003: 4.5 % of population2004: 5.1 % of population2005: 5.7 % of population2006: 6.5 % of population2007: 7.3 % of population2008: 8.3 % of population2009: 9.3 % of population2010: 10.5 % of population2011: 12.3 % of population2012: 16 % of population2013: 19.7 % of population2014: 23.4 % of population2015: 28.8 % of population2016: 34.5 % of population2017: 37.9 % of population2018: 41.5 % of population2019: 44.4 % of population2020: 47.5 % of population2021: 50.8 % of population2022: 54.4 % of population2023: 56.7 % of population2024: 60.2 % of population

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

Analysis

In 2024, individuals using the internet in Guatemala stood at 60.2%. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.

The figure is up 6.2% on the previous year and up 157.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Guatemala peaked at 60.2% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Guatemala 149th 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 0.2% 0.0% 0.6% 6
2000s 5.3% 0.7% 9.3% 10
2010s 26.9% 10.5% 44.4% 10
2020s 53.9% 47.5% 60.2% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Guatemala?
Individuals using the internet in Guatemala was 60.2% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Guatemala?
The highest recorded value was 60.2% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Guatemala?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Guatemala rank for individuals using the internet?
Guatemala ranks 149th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Guatemala?
Over the last ten years it is up 157.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Guatemala 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.