Share of the population using the Internet in Argentina
Argentina: Share of the population using the Internet was 89.7% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of the population using the Internet in Argentina, 1990–2024
Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database - International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in % of population.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of the population using the internet in Argentina is 89.7%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and up 38.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population using the internet in Argentina peaked at 89.7% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.
That places Argentina 63rd out of 208 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.5% | 0.0% | 3.3% | 9 |
| 2000s | 18.2% | 7.0% | 34.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 64.7% | 45.0% | 79.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 88.0% | 85.5% | 89.7% | 5 |
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More science & technology data for Argentina
- Scientific and technical journal articles 8,589 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 64.08 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 140.24 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 140.24 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 3,263 (2021)
- Patent applications, residents 406 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.6% (2023)
- Number of people using the Internet 39.49 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 26.1 per 100 people (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions 11.93 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population using the internet in Argentina?
- Share of the population using the internet in Argentina was 89.7% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database - International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of the population using the internet recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 89.7% in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of the population using the internet recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
- How does Argentina rank for share of the population using the internet?
- Argentina ranks 63rd out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of the population using the internet rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database - International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of the population using the Internet. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of the population who used the Internet in the last three months.