The graph illustrates changes in the percentage of the population using the internet in the USA, Canada, and Mexico from 1999 to 2009.
Overall, internet usage increased significantly in all three countries during the period. Canada experienced the fastest growth, while Mexico consistently had the lowest proportion of internet users throughout.
In 1999, the USA had the highest percentage of internet users, at approximately 20%, followed by Canada with around 10% and Mexico at below 5%. By 2002, Canada overtook the USA, with a rapid rise to approximately 40%, compared to the USA’s 30%. Mexico also experienced growth, reaching about 10% during this time.
By 2005, Canada and the USA had similar levels of internet usage, with Canada slightly ahead at around 70%, while Mexico lagged behind at about 25%. In 2009, Canada reached the highest proportion of internet users, nearly 100%, followed by the USA at roughly 80%, and Mexico at approximately 40%.
Overall, the data shows a steady increase in internet adoption across all three countries, with Canada showing the most dramatic rise and Mexico maintaining a slower pace of growth.
