Share of the population using the Internet in Peru
Peru: Share of the population using the Internet was 82.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of the population using the Internet in Peru, 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
Peru recorded 82.0% for share of the population using the internet in 2024. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
The figure is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 103.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population using the internet in Peru peaked at 82.0% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.
That places Peru 101st 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% | 1.9% | 7 |
| 2000s | 17.0% | 3.1% | 31.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 44.0% | 34.8% | 60.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 74.5% | 65.3% | 82.0% | 5 |
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More science & technology data for Peru
- Scientific and technical journal articles 5,242 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 42.64 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 124.62 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 124.62 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 1,141 (2021)
- Patent applications, residents 94 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.2% (2023)
- Number of people using the Internet 23.58 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 11.68 per 100 people (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions 4.00 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population using the internet in Peru?
- Share of the population using the internet in Peru was 82.0% 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 Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 82.0% in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of the population using the internet recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
- How does Peru rank for share of the population using the internet?
- Peru ranks 101st out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of the population using the internet rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 103.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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.