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Individuals using the Internet in Panama

Panama: Individuals using the Internet was 72.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
72.8%
Change on year
up 6.2%
World rank
126th
of 208 countries
All-time high
72.8%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
32
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Panama, 1990–2024

0204060801990200720241990: 0 % of population1994: 0.008 % of population1995: 0.056 % of population1996: 0.22 % of population1997: 0.539 % of population1998: 2.8 % of population1999: 3.8 % of population2000: 6.6 % of population2001: 7.3 % of population2002: 8.5 % of population2003: 10 % of population2004: 11.1 % of population2005: 11.5 % of population2006: 17.3 % of population2007: 22.3 % of population2008: 33.8 % of population2009: 39.1 % of population2010: 40.1 % of population2011: 42.7 % of population2012: 40.3 % of population2013: 44 % of population2014: 44.9 % of population2015: 51.2 % of population2016: 54 % of population2017: 60 % of population2018: 61.8 % of population2019: 63.6 % of population2020: 64.8 % of population2021: 66 % of population2022: 67.3 % of population2023: 68.5 % of population2024: 72.8 % of population

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

Analysis

Panama recorded 72.8% for individuals using the internet in 2024. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.

The figure is up 6.2% on the previous year and up 62.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Panama peaked at 72.8% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

Panama ranks 126th 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 1.1% 0.0% 3.8% 7
2000s 16.7% 6.6% 39.1% 10
2010s 50.3% 40.1% 63.6% 10
2020s 67.9% 64.8% 72.8% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Panama?
Individuals using the internet in Panama was 72.8% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Panama?
The highest recorded value was 72.8% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Panama?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Panama rank for individuals using the internet?
Panama ranks 126th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Panama?
Over the last ten years it is up 62.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Panama 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.