Individuals using the Internet in Uruguay

Uruguay: Individuals using the Internet was 92.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
92.0%
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
49th
of 208 countries
All-time high
92.0%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
32
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Uruguay, 1990–2024

0204060801001990200720241990: 0 % of population1994: 0.062 % of population1995: 0.31 % of population1996: 1.9 % of population1997: 3.4 % of population1998: 7 % of population1999: 10 % of population2000: 10.5 % of population2001: 11.1 % of population2002: 11.4 % of population2003: 15.9 % of population2004: 17.1 % of population2005: 20.1 % of population2006: 29.4 % of population2007: 34 % of population2008: 39.3 % of population2009: 41.8 % of population2010: 46.4 % of population2011: 51.4 % of population2012: 54.5 % of population2013: 57.7 % of population2014: 61.5 % of population2015: 64.6 % of population2016: 66.4 % of population2017: 70.3 % of population2018: 80.7 % of population2019: 83.4 % of population2020: 85.5 % of population2021: 87.6 % of population2022: 89.9 % of population2023: 90.9 % of population2024: 92 % of population

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

Analysis

Uruguay recorded 92.0% for individuals using the internet in 2024. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.

The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 49.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Uruguay peaked at 92.0% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Uruguay 49th 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 3.2% 0.0% 10.0% 7
2000s 23.1% 10.5% 41.8% 10
2010s 63.7% 46.4% 83.4% 10
2020s 89.2% 85.5% 92.0% 5

Countries ranked near Uruguay

  1. 46 Bahamas 92.5% compare
  2. 47 Estonia 92.2% compare
  3. 48 Kyrgyzstan 92.0% compare
  4. 50 Austria 91.9% compare
  5. 51 China 91.6% compare
  6. 52 Romania 91.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Uruguay?
Individuals using the internet in Uruguay was 92.0% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Uruguay?
The highest recorded value was 92.0% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Uruguay?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Uruguay rank for individuals using the internet?
Uruguay ranks 49th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Uruguay?
Over the last ten years it is up 49.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uruguay 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.