Individuals using the Internet in Mexico

Mexico: Individuals using the Internet was 83.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
83.1%
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
93rd
of 208 countries
All-time high
83.1%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Mexico, 1990–2024

0204060801990200720241990: 0 % of population1991: 0.006 % of population1992: 0.017 % of population1993: 0.028 % of population1994: 0.043 % of population1995: 0.103 % of population1996: 0.2 % of population1997: 0.627 % of population1998: 1.3 % of population1999: 1.9 % of population2000: 5.1 % of population2001: 7 % of population2002: 11.9 % of population2003: 12.9 % of population2004: 14.1 % of population2005: 17.2 % of population2006: 19.5 % of population2007: 20.8 % of population2008: 21.7 % of population2009: 26.3 % of population2010: 31.1 % of population2011: 37.2 % of population2012: 39.8 % of population2013: 43.5 % of population2014: 44.4 % of population2015: 57.4 % of population2016: 59.5 % of population2017: 53 % of population2018: 56.7 % of population2019: 69.6 % of population2020: 71.5 % of population2021: 75.6 % of population2022: 78.6 % of population2023: 81.2 % of population2024: 83.1 % of population

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

Analysis

Mexico recorded 83.1% for individuals using the internet in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.

The figure is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 87.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Mexico peaked at 83.1% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

Mexico ranks 93rd 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 0.4% 0.0% 1.9% 10
2000s 15.7% 5.1% 26.3% 10
2010s 49.2% 31.1% 69.6% 10
2020s 78.0% 71.5% 83.1% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Mexico?
Individuals using the internet in Mexico was 83.1% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 83.1% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Mexico rank for individuals using the internet?
Mexico ranks 93rd out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is up 87.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mexico 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.