Share of individuals using the internet in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Share of individuals using the internet was 61.4 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of individuals using the internet in Nicaragua, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Nicaragua recorded 61.4 for share of individuals using the internet in 2024. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 248.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of individuals using the internet in Nicaragua peaked at 61.4 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
Nicaragua ranks 148th 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 | 0.1622 | 0 | 0.498 | 7 |
| 2000s | 3.02 | 0.9802 | 7.3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.48 | 10 | 39.01 | 10 |
| 2020s | 55.51 | 44.87 | 61.4 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
- 145 United States Virgin Islands 64.38 compare
- 146 Eswatini 63.4 compare
- 147 Equatorial Guinea 63.3 compare
- 149 Guatemala 60.22 compare
- 150 Senegal 60.12 compare
- 151 Sao Tome and Principe 59.12 compare
More science & technology data for Nicaragua
- Scientific and technical journal articles 40.65 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 7.33 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 105.96 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 105.96 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 145 (2014)
- Patent applications, residents 1 (2014)
- Research and development expenditure 0.1% (2015)
- Number of internet users 3.43 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 5.78 (2024)
- Landline internet subscriptions 399,493 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of individuals using the internet in Nicaragua?
- Share of individuals using the internet in Nicaragua was 61.4 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of individuals using the internet recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 61.4 in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of individuals using the internet recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Nicaragua rank for share of individuals using the internet?
- Nicaragua ranks 148th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of individuals using the internet rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 248.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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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