Internet Users: Panama

Analysis# Panama Internet Users Panama's internet penetration reached 72.771% of its population in 2024, marking both the current value and the all-time peak recorded in the dataset. This represents a dramatic shift from 1990, when internet access was essentially nonexistent at 0% of the population. Over the 34-year period from 1990 to 2024, Panama transformed from a nation with zero internet users to one where nearly three-quarters of citizens maintain connectivity. The most significant acceleration occurred between 2015 and 2024, when internet penetration jumped from 51.205% to 72.771%—a 21.6 percentage point increase in just nine years. The upward trajectory remained consistent throughout this period, with annual gains averaging approximately 2.4 percentage points. Continued growth momentum suggests Panama's digital adoption will likely sustain its expanding reach across the population.