The line graph illustrates the percentage of the population that used the Internet in the USA, Canada, and Mexico over a 20-year period from 2000 to 2020.
Overall, Internet usage increased steadily in all three countries throughout the period. While Canada overtook the USA around 2010 and maintained the highest percentage, Mexico consistently had the lowest Internet penetration but showed significant growth.
In 2000, the USA had the highest percentage of Internet users at 44%, followed by Canada at 30%, and Mexico at only 10%. By 2005, usage had grown in all countries, reaching 60% in the USA, 55% in Canada, and 25% in Mexico.
Between 2005 and 2010, Canada saw a dramatic rise in usage, surpassing the USA with 78% compared to America’s 75%. At the same time, Internet access in Mexico doubled from 25% to 50%.
The upward trend continued through 2015 and 2020. Canada reached the highest point at 95% in 2020, followed by the USA at 89%. Although Mexico remained behind, it also showed a strong increase, climbing to 80% by the end of the period.
