Amidst school closures, part of distancing measures implemented by governments aimed at limiting the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have chosen different formats when it comes to distance learning. According to a survey carried out in May and June 2020, 84 percent of the 30 countries analized in the region had chosen the internet as one of their distance education delivery systems. The second most popular choice was paper, used by 67 percent of surveyed countries.
Distance education delivery systems used amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2020
Basic Account
Get to know the platform
You only have access to basic statistics.
This statistic is not included in your account.
Starter Account
The ideal entry-level account for individual users
- Instant access to 1m statistics
- Download in XLS, PDF & PNG format
- Detailed references
$189 USD $149 USD / Month *
in the first 12 months
Professional Account
Full access
Business Solutions including all features.
* Prices do not include sales tax.
Other statistics that may interest you Online education in Latin America
Overview
5
- Premium Statistic Household internet penetration in Latin America and the Caribbean 2020, by country
- Premium Statistic Latin America and the Caribbean: mobile internet penetration 2022, by country
- Premium Statistic Computer penetration in Latin America and the Caribbean 2020, by country
- Premium Statistic Tablet penetration in Latin America and the Caribbean 2020, by country
- Premium Statistic Smartphone penetration in Latin America and the Caribbean 2020, by country
Online education in schools
5
- Premium Statistic Latin America: schools with sufficient connected devices 2018, by country
- Premium Statistic Latin America: share of schools with sufficient internet bandwidth 2018, by country
- Premium Statistic Latin America: share of schools with an online learning platform 2018, by country
- Premium Statistic Latin America: schools with sufficient appropriate software 2018, by country
- Premium Statistic Latin America: schools with digitally skilled teachers 2018, by country
Online education in universities
5
- Basic Statistic Latin America: inclusion of digital technologies by university professors 2020
- Basic Statistic Latin America: availability of digital training programs for professors 2020
- Basic Statistic Latin America: promotion of technology use discussions in universities 2020
- Basic Statistic Latin America: perceptions on internet speed in universities 2020
- Basic Statistic Latin America: learning management systems in universities 2020
Socio-economic differences
5
- Basic Statistic Latin America: share of schools with sufficient internet speed 2018, by quintile
- Premium Statistic Latin America: pupils with desktops at home 2018, by quartile
- Premium Statistic Latin America: pupils with a laptop at home 2018, by quartile
- Premium Statistic Latin America: pupils with a tablet at home 2018, by quartile
- Basic Statistic Latin America: share of pupils with internet at home in rural areas 2018, by country
Use of apps
5
- Premium Statistic Latin America: number of Duolingo users on Android devices 2020, by country
- Premium Statistic Latin America: users of Khan Academy app on Android devices 2020, by country
- Premium Statistic Latin America: number of Coursera app users on Android devices 2020, by country
- Premium Statistic Latin America: number of users of edX on Android devices 2020, by country
- Premium Statistic Latin America: downloads of Photomath on Android devices 2020, by country
COVID-19 and online education
5
- Premium Statistic Latin America: most used distance learning tools 2020, by type
- Premium Statistic Latin America: media used for distance education during COVID-19 pandemic 2020
- Premium Statistic Latin America: online learning platforms use during COVID-19 pandemic 2020, by type
- Premium Statistic Latin America: distance learning platforms used by teachers 2020, by education level
- Premium Statistic Latin America: teachers trained for online platforms use 2020, by level
Further related statistics
18
- University professors' opinion on distance education in Russia 2020
- University readiness for distance learning during COVID-19 Russia 2020
- Digital infrastructure of Russian universities as of March 2020
- University distance learning advantages & disadvantages in Russia 2020
- Most popular online education sites worldwide 2020, by visits
- Russian parents on school workload during distance education 2020
- Distance learning difficulties of pre-school teachers in Russia 2020
- Russian parents on school performance during online education 2020
- COVID-19 ability to handle unexpected expenses, by job situation Canada April 2020
- U.S. adults' opinion on COVID-19 threat to their financial situation by party 2020
- Opinion of New Yorkers regarding Andrew Cuomo 2020
- New Yorkers' approval of the state government's handling of COVID-19 by region 2020
- U.S. adults' opinion on workers' pay during the COVID-19 outbreak by party 2020
- Distribution of estimated income loss of Arsenal FC due to COVID-19 in 2020
- Distribution of estimated income loss of Crystal Palace FC due to COVID-19
- Media reach among children in Mexico 2022
- Parallel use of TV and other media in Germany 2017
- Time spent with media in Australia 2007-2013
Further Content: You might find this interesting as well
Statistics
- University professors' opinion on distance education in Russia 2020
- University readiness for distance learning during COVID-19 Russia 2020
- Digital infrastructure of Russian universities as of March 2020
- University distance learning advantages & disadvantages in Russia 2020
- Most popular online education sites worldwide 2020, by visits
- Russian parents on school workload during distance education 2020
- Distance learning difficulties of pre-school teachers in Russia 2020
- Russian parents on school performance during online education 2020
- COVID-19 ability to handle unexpected expenses, by job situation Canada April 2020
- U.S. adults' opinion on COVID-19 threat to their financial situation by party 2020
- Opinion of New Yorkers regarding Andrew Cuomo 2020
- New Yorkers' approval of the state government's handling of COVID-19 by region 2020
- U.S. adults' opinion on workers' pay during the COVID-19 outbreak by party 2020
- Distribution of estimated income loss of Arsenal FC due to COVID-19 in 2020
- Distribution of estimated income loss of Crystal Palace FC due to COVID-19
- Media reach among children in Mexico 2022
- Parallel use of TV and other media in Germany 2017
- Time spent with media in Australia 2007-2013
UNESCO. (October 1, 2020). Distance education delivery systems used amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2020 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved September 27, 2023, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1184168/distance-education-delivery-systems-coronavirus-latin-america/
UNESCO. "Distance education delivery systems used amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2020 ." Chart. October 1, 2020. Statista. Accessed September 27, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1184168/distance-education-delivery-systems-coronavirus-latin-america/
UNESCO. (2020). Distance education delivery systems used amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2020 . Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: September 27, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1184168/distance-education-delivery-systems-coronavirus-latin-america/
UNESCO. "Distance Education Delivery Systems Used amidst The Covid-19 Pandemic in Latin America and The Caribbean in 2020 ." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Oct 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1184168/distance-education-delivery-systems-coronavirus-latin-america/
UNESCO, Distance education delivery systems used amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2020 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1184168/distance-education-delivery-systems-coronavirus-latin-america/ (last visited September 27, 2023)
Distance education delivery systems used amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2020 [Graph], UNESCO, October 1, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1184168/distance-education-delivery-systems-coronavirus-latin-america/