Internet Users: Jamaica
Jamaica's internet users is currently 90.109 % of population as of 2024. # Jamaica Internet Users Jamaica reached 90.
Current (2024)
90.109 % of population
+0.7% y/y
Peak (2024)
90.109 % of population
Low (1990)
0 % of population
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1990–2024 · 32 pts
Internet Users — Jamaica
1990 — 2024
Internet Users — Jamaica
Analysis# Jamaica Internet Users
Jamaica reached 90.109% internet penetration in 2024, marking the nation's all-time peak since data collection began in 1990. The country has transformed from 0% connectivity three decades ago to near-universal access, representing extraordinary digital progress. The trajectory from 1990 to 2024 reflects Jamaica's sustained investment in digital infrastructure and connectivity.
Acceleration intensified between 2017 and 2020, when penetration jumped from 55.072% to 76.384%—a decisive shift toward digital adoption. The pandemic likely accelerated this growth, as remote work and online services became essential. Momentum has continued steadily, with annual gains of 3–4 percentage points through 2024. Approaching 91%, Jamaica approaches saturation levels, suggesting future growth will slow as remaining adoption targets harder-to-reach populations.
Historical Data
32 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 90.109 % of population | +0.71% |
| 2023 | 89.473 % of population | +4.23% |
| 2022 | 85.843 % of population | +4.23% |
| 2021 | 82.361 % of population | +7.82% |
| 2020 | 76.384 % of population | +7.82% |
| 2019 | 70.841 % of population | +3.85% |
| 2018 | 68.215 % of population | +23.87% |
| 2017 | 55.072 % of population | +24.13% |
| 2016 | 44.367 % of population | +5.08% |
| 2015 | 42.221 % of population | +4.50% |
| 2014 | 40.403 % of population | +8.90% |
| 2013 | 37.1 % of population | +9.80% |
| 2012 | 33.79 % of population | -9.75% |
| 2011 | 37.439 % of population | +35.31% |
| 2010 | 27.67 % of population | +13.87% |
| 2009 | 24.3 % of population | +2.97% |
| 2008 | 23.6 % of population | +11.85% |
| 2007 | 21.1 % of population | +28.66% |
| 2006 | 16.4 % of population | +28.12% |
| 2005 | 12.8 % of population | +28.00% |
Show all 32 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 10 % of population | +28.21% |
| 2003 | 7.8 % of population | +27.87% |
| 2002 | 6.1 % of population | +57.91% |
| 2001 | 3.863 % of population | +23.97% |
| 2000 | 3.116 % of population | +32.03% |
| 1999 | 2.36 % of population | +19.19% |
| 1998 | 1.98 % of population | +148.12% |
| 1997 | 0.798 % of population | +35.03% |
| 1996 | 0.591 % of population | +442.20% |
| 1995 | 0.109 % of population | +194.59% |
| 1994 | 0.037 % of population | — |
| 1990 | 0 % of population | — |
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