In brief
Saudi Arabia’s 2026 statistics show 99.6% of people aged 15‑74 online, with mobile phones the main gateway and social networking the top activity. E‑government services and e‑commerce are also widely adopted, underscoring the country’s digital transformation.
On November 1, 2026, the Saudi Press Agency announced that 99.6% of people aged 15‑74 in Saudi Arabia use the internet, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).
The rate is slightly higher for males (99.8%) than females (99.5%), and the youngest group (15‑24) has the highest at 99.9%.
Most users access the internet from home (99.3%) and use it daily (98.0%). Mobile phones dominate, with 98.4% of users, followed by laptops (13.9%) and tablets (12.3%).
Social networking tops the list, with 99.7% of users. Other common activities include watching videos (87.8%), searching for goods and services (65.4%), listening to audio (55.2%), and gaming (19.4%).
E‑government services are used by 98.4% of the population, with government forms the most popular at 89.0%.
Nearly three‑quarters (74.5%) of internet users shop online, rising to 84.9% among Saudis. Clothing, footwear, and household items top the list of purchases at 85.2%, followed by food and groceries at 54.4%.
GASTAT’s data use a unified methodology aligned with international procedures, enabling global comparisons and supporting the Sustainable Development Goals.
High internet penetration highlights Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation and supports government initiatives to digitize services, but also raises concerns about digital fatigue and cybersecurity.
