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Communications, Space, and Technology Commission headquarters
The Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) released its report on the usage and penetration of internet in Saudi Arabia for 2024.
According to the report, internet penetration in the Kingdom reached nearly 99% by the end of 2024.
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Internet Penetration in the Kingdom |
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Period |
Internet penetration |
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2019 |
95.7% |
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2020 |
97.8% |
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2021 |
98.1% |
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2022 |
98.6% |
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2023 |
99.0% |
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2024 |
99.0% |
The percentage of internet usage via mobile phones in the Kingdom reached 99.4%, compared to other device types.
Additionally, the average download speed (mobile) increased to 129.2 Mbps, as shown in the table below:
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Average Download Speed in Saudi Arabia (Mbps) |
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Period |
Average |
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2023 |
120.5 |
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2024 |
129.2 |
The average download speed (fixed) reached 120.4 Mbps, as follows:
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Average Download Speed (Mbps) |
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Period |
Average |
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2023 |
103.5 |
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2024 |
120.4 |
The Eastern Region led the way in internet penetration with 99.9%, followed by Tabuk (99.8%), then Riyadh (99.7%).
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Percentage of Internet Penetration by Region |
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Region |
Internet Penetration |
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Eastern Province |
99.9% |
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Tabuk |
99.8% |
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Riyadh |
99.7% |
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Makkah |
99.7% |
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Jouf |
99.7% |
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Northern Borders |
99.6% |
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Qassim |
99.5% |
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Najran |
99.4% |
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Hail |
99.3% |
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Madinah |
98.0% |
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Baha |
97.3% |
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Jazan |
97.2% |
|
Asir |
97.1% |
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