Broadband penetration by country in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Broadband penetration by country was 27.99 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Broadband penetration by country in Puerto Rico, 2001–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Puerto Rico recorded 27.99 for broadband penetration by country in 2024. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.9% on the previous year and up 63.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, broadband penetration by country in Puerto Rico peaked at 27.99 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0637, in 2001.
Puerto Rico ranks 66th of 206 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.5 | 0.0637 | 12.86 | 9 |
| 2010s | 17.59 | 14.85 | 20 | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.5 | 20.44 | 27.99 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
More science & technology data for Puerto Rico
- Scientific and technical journal articles 604.62 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 4.10 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 126.43 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 126.43 (2024)
- Share of individuals using the internet 87.29 (2022)
- Number of internet users 2.76 million (2021)
- Landline internet subscriptions 907,465 (2024)
- Landline internet subscriptions per 100 people by speed 23.16 (2023)
- Population covered by mobile network by network capability 100 (2023)
- Share with 4g mobile network coverage 90 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is broadband penetration by country in Puerto Rico?
- Broadband penetration by country in Puerto Rico was 27.99 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest broadband penetration by country recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 27.99 in 2024.
- What is the lowest broadband penetration by country recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0637 in 2001.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for broadband penetration by country?
- Puerto Rico ranks 66th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is broadband penetration by country rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Puerto Rico 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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