El Salvador Internet Users
Individuals using the Internet IT.NET.USER.ZS
El Salvador's internet users was 78.11% in 2025, ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 15.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
El Salvador's internet users stood at 78.11% in 2025, a rise of +10.45% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 78.11% by 2025. El Salvador ranked 122nd globally.
El Salvador’s share of the population using the internet rose from zero in 1990 to 78.11 percent in 2025, marking a steady expansion across three decades and placing the country 122nd in the world. The all‑time peak of 78.11 percent was reached in the most recent year, reflecting the cumulative impact of liberalised telecommunications policy, the rollout of 4G networks and the proliferation of affordable smartphones. The trajectory mirrors that of regional peers such as Panama, which recorded 78.40 percent in the same year, and Ecuador at 76.84 percent, underscoring a broader Central American surge in digital connectivity. While the growth curve has been largely uninterrupted, future advances will depend on the pace of 5G deployment, investment in broadband infrastructure in rural districts and the regulatory environment governing data costs. Continued expansion is likely if these factors align, potentially pushing the penetration rate above 80 percent in the near term.
Data & projection
| Year | Internet Users | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 82.64% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 78.11% | - | - |
| 2025 | 78.11% | +10.45% | #122 |
| 2023 | 67.66% | +2.13% | #125 |
| 2022 | 65.53% | +3.78% | #124 |
| 2021 | 61.75% | +7.15% | #127 |
| 2020 | 54.60% | +4.11% | #126 |
| 2019 | 50.49% | +6.69% | #122 |
| 2018 | 43.80% | +9.98% | #118 |
| 2017 | 33.82% | +4.82% | #145 |
| 2016 | 29.00% | +2.19% | #142 |
| 2015 | 26.80% | +2.04% | #134 |
| 2014 | 24.76% | +1.65% | #131 |
| 2013 | 23.11% | +2.79% | #128 |
| 2012 | 20.32% | +1.42% | #130 |
| 2011 | 18.90% | +3.00% | #128 |
| 2010 | 15.90% | +3.79% | #128 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
El Salvador matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1989. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw internet users improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
El Salvador's internet users was 78.11% in 2025. Ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 15.5% increase from the previous year.
El Salvador's internet users peaked at 78.11% in 2025.
The lowest internet users in El Salvador was 0.00% in 1990.
El Salvador ranks 122nd globally in internet users as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is IT.NET.USER.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
El Salvador's internet users is projected to reach 78.11% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The internet users of El Salvador in 2025 was 78.11%. This ranks 122nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_el-salvador_internet-users,
title = {El Salvador Internet Users},
url = {https://historysaid.com/el-salvador/internet-users/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}