Broadband penetration by country in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Broadband penetration by country was 40.84 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Broadband penetration by country in United Arab Emirates, 1999–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 40.84 for broadband penetration by country in 2024. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.1% on the previous year and up 208.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, broadband penetration by country in United Arab Emirates peaked at 40.84 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0118, in 1999.
United Arab Emirates ranks 23rd of 206 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0118 | 0.0118 | 0.0118 | 1 |
| 2000s | 3.62 | 0.0565 | 10.29 | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.6 | 11.34 | 32.48 | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.13 | 34.35 | 40.84 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 20 Netherlands 42.98 compare
- 21 Canada 42.52 compare
- 22 United Kingdom 42.16 compare
- 24 Sweden 40.62 compare
- 25 Luxembourg 40.32 compare
- 26 Hong Kong 40.27 compare
More science & technology data for United Arab Emirates
- Scientific and technical journal articles 7,075 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 22.41 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 203.21 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 203.21 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 2,354 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 100 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 69 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 1.5% (2021)
- Number of internet users 9.79 million (2021)
- Landline internet subscriptions 4.50 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is broadband penetration by country in United Arab Emirates?
- Broadband penetration by country in United Arab Emirates was 40.84 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest broadband penetration by country recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 40.84 in 2024.
- What is the lowest broadband penetration by country recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0118 in 1999.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for broadband penetration by country?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 23rd out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is broadband penetration by country rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 208.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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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