Proportion of individuals using the Internet in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Proportion of individuals using the Internet was 87.2% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
87.2%
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
78th
of 200 countries
All-time high
87.2%
in 2024
All-time low
5.8%
in 2000
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Proportion of individuals using the Internet in Costa Rica, 2000–2024

0204060802000201220242000: 5.8 %2001: 9.6 %2002: 19.9 %2003: 20.3 %2004: 20.8 %2005: 22.1 %2006: 25.1 %2007: 28.4 %2008: 32.3 %2009: 34.3 %2010: 36.5 %2011: 39.2 %2012: 47.5 %2013: 46 %2014: 53 %2015: 59.8 %2016: 65.9 %2017: 71.6 %2018: 73.5 %2019: 81.2 %2020: 80.5 %2021: 82.7 %2022: 82.6 %2023: 85.4 %2024: 87.2 %

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2024, proportion of individuals using the internet in Costa Rica stood at 87.2%. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.

The figure is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 64.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of individuals using the internet in Costa Rica peaked at 87.2% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5.8%, in 2000.

That places Costa Rica 78th out of 200 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 21.9% 5.8% 34.3% 10
2010s 57.4% 36.5% 81.2% 10
2020s 83.7% 80.5% 87.2% 5

Countries ranked near Costa Rica

  1. 76 Suriname 87.4% compare
  2. 77 Puerto Rico 87.3% compare
  3. 79 Greece 86.3% compare
  4. 80 Bosnia and Herzegovina 86.1% compare
  5. 81 Albania 85.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of individuals using the internet in Costa Rica?
Proportion of individuals using the internet in Costa Rica was 87.2% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest proportion of individuals using the internet recorded in Costa Rica?
The highest recorded value was 87.2% in 2024.
What is the lowest proportion of individuals using the internet recorded in Costa Rica?
The lowest recorded value was 5.8% in 2000.
How does Costa Rica rank for proportion of individuals using the internet?
Costa Rica ranks 78th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is proportion of individuals using the internet rising or falling in Costa Rica?
Over the last ten years it is up 64.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of individuals using the Internet (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of individuals using the Internet (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
259 places, 5,824 data points, 2000–2025
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