Countries in Latin America with highest online shopping growth due to COVID-19
Throughout 2020, Latin American countries introduced a range of movement restrictions aimed at controlling the spread of COVID-19. As a result, consumers across the region increasingly turned to online solutions for their purchases. During a survey conducted in 13 Latin American countries, Chile showed the highest online shopping increase by e-commerce buyers during the pandemic, with more than 66 percent stating to have incremented their purchases through this channel. Puerto Rico ranked second, with 59 percent of online shoppers surveyed saying to have purchased more on the internet.
