Share of individuals using the internet in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Share of individuals using the internet was 100 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of individuals using the internet in United Arab Emirates, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, share of individuals using the internet in United Arab Emirates stood at 100. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
That represents a change of up 10.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of individuals using the internet in United Arab Emirates peaked at 100 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
United Arab Emirates ranks 1st of 208 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.26 | 0 | 14.9 | 6 |
| 2000s | 41.78 | 23.63 | 64 | 10 |
| 2010s | 88.29 | 68 | 99.15 | 10 |
| 2020s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 5 |
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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)
- Patent applications, residents 69 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 1.5% (2021)
- Number of internet users 9.79 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 40.84 (2024)
- Landline internet subscriptions 4.50 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of individuals using the internet in United Arab Emirates?
- Share of individuals using the internet in United Arab Emirates was 100 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of individuals using the internet recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 100 in 2020.
- What is the lowest share of individuals using the internet recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for share of individuals using the internet?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 1st out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of individuals using the internet rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.6%. 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 Share of individuals using the internet. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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