Individuals using the Internet in Latvia

Latvia: Individuals using the Internet was 92.7% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
92.7%
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
45th
of 208 countries
All-time high
92.7%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
30
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Latvia, 1990–2024

0204060801001990200720241990: 0 % of population1996: 0.813 % of population1997: 2 % of population1998: 3.3 % of population1999: 4.4 % of population2000: 6.3 % of population2001: 7.2 % of population2002: 21.9 % of population2003: 27 % of population2004: 38.6 % of population2005: 46 % of population2006: 53.6 % of population2007: 59.2 % of population2008: 63.4 % of population2009: 66.8 % of population2010: 68.4 % of population2011: 69.8 % of population2012: 73.1 % of population2013: 75.2 % of population2014: 75.8 % of population2015: 79.2 % of population2016: 79.8 % of population2017: 80.1 % of population2018: 83.6 % of population2019: 86.1 % of population2020: 88.9 % of population2021: 91.2 % of population2022: 91 % of population2023: 92.2 % of population2024: 92.7 % 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 Latvia is 92.7%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 22.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Latvia peaked at 92.7% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Latvia 45th out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 2.1% 0.0% 4.4% 5
2000s 39.0% 6.3% 66.8% 10
2010s 77.1% 68.4% 86.1% 10
2020s 91.2% 88.9% 92.7% 5

Countries ranked near Latvia

  1. 42 Germany 93.5% compare
  2. 43 Kazakhstan 93.4% compare
  3. 44 North Macedonia 93.1% compare
  4. 46 Bahamas 92.5% compare
  5. 47 Estonia 92.2% compare
  6. 48 Kyrgyzstan 92.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Latvia?
Individuals using the internet in Latvia was 92.7% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Latvia?
The highest recorded value was 92.7% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Latvia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Latvia rank for individuals using the internet?
Latvia ranks 45th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Latvia?
Over the last ten years it is up 22.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Latvia 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.