Internet Users: Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic's internet users is currently 91.002 % of population as of 2024. # Dominican Republic Internet Users The Dominican Republic reached 91.
Current (2024)
91.002 % of population
+5.7% y/y
Peak (2024)
91.002 % of population
Low (1990)
0 % of population
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1990–2024 · 31 pts
Internet Users — Dominican Republic
1990 — 2024
Internet Users — Dominican Republic
Analysis# Dominican Republic Internet Users
The Dominican Republic reached 91.002% internet penetration in 2024, matching its all-time peak for the year. This represents a dramatic transformation from 1990, when internet access was virtually nonexistent at 0% of the population. Over three decades, the country has achieved near-universal connectivity, reflecting sustained investment in digital infrastructure and telecommunications expansion.
The most significant acceleration occurred between 2015 and 2020, when internet users grew from 54.216% to 81.617% in just five years. A slight dip to 81.513% in 2022 was followed by recovery and growth, culminating in the 2024 peak of 91.002%. Continued momentum suggests the Dominican Republic is approaching saturation levels of internet adoption, with future gains likely to come from deepening service quality rather than expanding user numbers.
Historical Data
31 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 91.002 % of population | +5.66% |
| 2023 | 86.127 % of population | +5.66% |
| 2022 | 81.513 % of population | -4.38% |
| 2021 | 85.243 % of population | +4.44% |
| 2020 | 81.617 % of population | +2.39% |
| 2019 | 79.715 % of population | +6.54% |
| 2018 | 74.822 % of population | +10.73% |
| 2017 | 67.571 % of population | +5.79% |
| 2016 | 63.871 % of population | +17.81% |
| 2015 | 54.216 % of population | +9.35% |
| 2014 | 49.58 % of population | +8.02% |
| 2013 | 45.9 % of population | +8.46% |
| 2012 | 42.32 % of population | +11.37% |
| 2011 | 38 % of population | +21.02% |
| 2010 | 31.4 % of population | +13.28% |
| 2009 | 27.72 % of population | +33.14% |
| 2008 | 20.82 % of population | +17.89% |
| 2007 | 17.66 % of population | +18.96% |
| 2006 | 14.845 % of population | +29.28% |
| 2005 | 11.483 % of population | +29.52% |
Show all 31 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 8.866 % of population | +12.26% |
| 2003 | 7.898 % of population | +15.74% |
| 2002 | 6.824 % of population | +54.08% |
| 2001 | 4.429 % of population | +19.54% |
| 2000 | 3.705 % of population | +236.82% |
| 1999 | 1.1 % of population | +370.09% |
| 1998 | 0.234 % of population | +63.64% |
| 1997 | 0.143 % of population | +90.67% |
| 1996 | 0.075 % of population | +341.18% |
| 1995 | 0.017 % of population | — |
| 1990 | 0 % of population | — |
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