Broadband penetration by country in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Broadband penetration by country was 44.07 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Broadband penetration by country in Saudi Arabia, 2001–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, broadband penetration by country in Saudi Arabia stood at 44.07. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 108.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, broadband penetration by country in Saudi Arabia peaked at 44.07 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0822, in 2001.
That places Saudi Arabia 18th out of 206 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.72 | 0.0822 | 5.94 | 9 |
| 2010s | 16.5 | 6.8 | 22.47 | 8 |
| 2020s | 37.74 | 25.46 | 44.07 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More science & technology data for Saudi Arabia
- Scientific and technical journal articles 24,595 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 54.18 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 159.54 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 159.54 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 2,581 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 100 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 1,398 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.6% (2024)
- Number of internet users 31.33 million (2021)
- Landline internet subscriptions 14.97 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is broadband penetration by country in Saudi Arabia?
- Broadband penetration by country in Saudi Arabia was 44.07 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest broadband penetration by country recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 44.07 in 2024.
- What is the lowest broadband penetration by country recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0822 in 2001.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for broadband penetration by country?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 18th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is broadband penetration by country rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 108.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Broadband penetration by country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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