Internet usage in Saudi Arabia has reached near-universal levels, with more than 99 per cent of citizens and residents now online, according to the latest national survey released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). The 2025 survey on access to and use of information and communication technology among households and individuals found that 99.3 per cent of Saudi citizens and 98.6 per cent of non-Saudis use the internet. Overall, 99 per cent of people aged between 15 and 74 in the Kingdom are connected, highlighting the scale of Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation. Internet use is consistent across genders, with usage at 99 per cent among males and 98.9 per cent among females. Among Saudi nationals, 99.5 per cent of men and 99.2 per cent of women reported using the internet, indicating a minimal digital divide. Connectivity at home is almost universal. The survey showed that 98.7 per cent of individuals access the internet at home, while 48.7 per cent use it while travelling or commuting. Frequency of use is also high, with 96.8 per cent of users going online at least once a day. A further 2.4 per cent access the internet weekly but not daily, while just 0.8 […]