Broadband penetration by country in Jamaica
Jamaica: Broadband penetration by country was 15.98 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Broadband penetration by country in Jamaica, 2001–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Jamaica recorded 15.98 for broadband penetration by country in 2024. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 194.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, broadband penetration by country in Jamaica peaked at 15.98 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.1233, in 2001.
That places Jamaica 98th out of 206 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.9 | 0.1233 | 4.1 | 9 |
| 2010s | 7.16 | 4.25 | 11.26 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.98 | 13.62 | 15.98 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More science & technology data for Jamaica
- Scientific and technical journal articles 161.41 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 3.34 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 117.69 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 117.69 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 60 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 90.11 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 16 (2021)
- Number of internet users 2.34 million (2021)
- Landline internet subscriptions 453,746 (2024)
- Landline internet subscriptions per 100 people by speed 15.79 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is broadband penetration by country in Jamaica?
- Broadband penetration by country in Jamaica was 15.98 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest broadband penetration by country recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 15.98 in 2024.
- What is the lowest broadband penetration by country recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1233 in 2001.
- How does Jamaica rank for broadband penetration by country?
- Jamaica ranks 98th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is broadband penetration by country rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 194.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Broadband penetration by country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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