Individuals using the Internet in Nicaragua

Nicaragua: Individuals using the Internet was 61.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
61.4%
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
148th
of 208 countries
All-time high
61.4%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
32
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Nicaragua, 1990–2024

02040601990200720241990: 0 % of population1994: 0.013 % of population1995: 0.03 % of population1996: 0.084 % of population1997: 0.206 % of population1998: 0.304 % of population1999: 0.498 % of population2000: 0.98 % of population2001: 1.4 % of population2002: 1.7 % of population2003: 1.9 % of population2004: 2.3 % of population2005: 2.6 % of population2006: 2.8 % of population2007: 3.9 % of population2008: 5.3 % of population2009: 7.3 % of population2010: 10 % of population2011: 10.6 % of population2012: 13.5 % of population2013: 15.5 % of population2014: 17.6 % of population2015: 19.7 % of population2016: 24.6 % of population2017: 30.4 % of population2018: 33.9 % of population2019: 39 % of population2020: 44.9 % of population2021: 51.6 % of population2022: 59.4 % of population2023: 60.3 % of population2024: 61.4 % of population

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

Analysis

In 2024, individuals using the internet in Nicaragua stood at 61.4%. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 248.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Nicaragua peaked at 61.4% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

Nicaragua ranks 148th 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 0.2% 0.0% 0.5% 7
2000s 3.0% 1.0% 7.3% 10
2010s 21.5% 10.0% 39.0% 10
2020s 55.5% 44.9% 61.4% 5

Countries ranked near Nicaragua

  1. 145 United States Virgin Islands 64.4% compare
  2. 146 Eswatini 63.4% compare
  3. 147 Equatorial Guinea 63.3% compare
  4. 149 Guatemala 60.2% compare
  5. 150 Senegal 60.1% compare
  6. 151 Sao Tome and Principe 59.1% compare

See the full ranking of 240 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Nicaragua?
Individuals using the internet in Nicaragua was 61.4% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Nicaragua?
The highest recorded value was 61.4% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Nicaragua?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Nicaragua rank for individuals using the internet?
Nicaragua ranks 148th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Nicaragua?
Over the last ten years it is up 248.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nicaragua 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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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
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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.