Share of individuals using the internet in El Salvador
El Salvador: Share of individuals using the internet was 66.48 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of individuals using the internet in El Salvador, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of individuals using the internet in El Salvador is 66.48, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.2% on the previous year and up 168.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of individuals using the internet in El Salvador peaked at 66.48 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
El Salvador ranks 140th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.3227 | 0 | 0.845 | 5 |
| 2000s | 4.83 | 1.18 | 12.11 | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.69 | 15.9 | 50.49 | 10 |
| 2020s | 60.2 | 54.6 | 66.48 | 5 |
Countries ranked near El Salvador
- 137 Saint Lucia 68.2 compare
- 138 Tonga 67.44 compare
- 139 Philippines 67.26 compare
- 141 Marshall Islands 65.92 compare
- 142 Laos 65.59 compare
- 143 Djibouti 65.3 compare
More science & technology data for El Salvador
- Scientific and technical journal articles 64.56 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 11.19 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 176.52 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 176.52 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 144 (2021)
- Patent applications, residents 2 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.1% (2023)
- Number of internet users 3.58 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 12.46 (2024)
- Landline internet subscriptions 789,997 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of individuals using the internet in El Salvador?
- Share of individuals using the internet in El Salvador was 66.48 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of individuals using the internet recorded in El Salvador?
- The highest recorded value was 66.48 in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of individuals using the internet recorded in El Salvador?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does El Salvador rank for share of individuals using the internet?
- El Salvador ranks 140th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of individuals using the internet rising or falling in El Salvador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 168.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this El Salvador data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of individuals using the internet. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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