Ecuador Internet Users
Individuals using the Internet IT.NET.USER.ZS
Ecuador's internet users was 76.84% in 2025, ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Ecuador's internet users stood at 76.84% in 2025, a decline of +0.34% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 76.84% by 2025. Ecuador ranked 123rd globally.
Ecuador’s share of the population using the internet rose from zero in 1990 to 76.84 percent in 2025, placing the country 123rd worldwide. The upward trajectory accelerated after the early 2000s, reaching an all‑time peak of 77.17 percent in 2024, a marginal increase of 0.33 percentage points over the previous year. This level is comparable to peers such as Panama (78.40 percent) and El Salvador (78.11 percent), reflecting a regional convergence in digital adoption. The 35‑year coverage period shows a steady diffusion of broadband and mobile connectivity, driven by policy reforms and private‑sector investment that expanded network infrastructure beyond urban centres. While the growth rate has slowed as saturation approaches, continued expansion of 5G services and targeted rural inclusion programs could push the proportion of users higher, sustaining a modest upward trend in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Internet Users | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 80.14% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 78.49% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 76.84% | - | - |
| 2025 | 76.84% | −0.34% | #123 |
| 2024 | 77.17% | +4.48% | #46 |
| 2023 | 72.69% | +2.98% | #114 |
| 2022 | 69.72% | +0.60% | #119 |
| 2021 | 69.11% | −1.59% | #114 |
| 2020 | 70.70% | +11.50% | #95 |
| 2019 | 59.20% | +1.70% | #112 |
| 2018 | 57.50% | +1.70% | #99 |
| 2017 | 55.80% | +1.74% | #108 |
| 2016 | 54.06% | +5.12% | #99 |
| 2015 | 48.94% | +3.35% | #103 |
| 2014 | 45.59% | +5.31% | #102 |
| 2013 | 40.28% | +5.14% | #102 |
| 2012 | 35.14% | +3.77% | #108 |
| 2011 | 31.37% | +2.34% | #112 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ecuador matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw internet users improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ecuador's internet users was 76.84% in 2025. Ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Ecuador's internet users peaked at 77.17% in 2024.
The lowest internet users in Ecuador was 0.00% in 1990.
Ecuador ranks 123rd globally in internet users as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.NET.USER.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ecuador's internet users is projected to reach 76.84% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The internet users of Ecuador in 2025 was 76.84%. This ranks 123rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ecuador_internet-users,
title = {Ecuador Internet Users},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ecuador/internet-users/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}