A new report called "Internet Saudi 2025" gives details on how people use the internet in Saudi Arabia. The Communications and Space & Technology Authority shared this report. It shows new trends and patterns of internet use.
The report says that 99.6% of people in Saudi Arabia use the internet. Each person uses about 53 gigabytes of data every month. This shows how much people rely on the internet.
The study found that 61.3% of internet users in Saudi Arabia spend over 7 hours online each day. The average download speed for mobile internet is 216 megabits per second. This fast speed helps users enjoy online content.
Internet use is almost the same for men and women. About 99.8% of men use the internet. For women, 99.4% use the internet. This shows equal access for everyone.
Internet use is at 100% in several areas. These include Riyadh, Madinah, Hail, the Eastern Province, and Makkah. This means almost everyone in these regions is online.
Peak Internet Use Times in Saudi Arabia
The report shows that the busiest times for internet use are from 9 PM to 11 PM. Friday is the busiest day of the week for internet use. March was the busiest month in 2025 for online activity.
People use the internet most while on the go, at 84%. Home use follows at 77.5%. Work use is at 41.4%. This shows how mobile internet is very important.
Internet Access Devices in Saudi Arabia in 2025
Mobile phones are the main way people access the internet, used by 99.6%. Computers are used for 47.4% of access. Tablets are used for 39.2%. Other devices like smartwatches and gaming consoles are used by 30.7%.
For mobile devices, Android is the most popular operating system, used for internet access. iOS systems follow, used by 40% of users. This shows the strong presence of Android in the market.
For computers, Windows is the dominant operating system, used by 81% of users. macOS is used by 17%. Linux is used by 1.2%. Windows remains the top choice for computer users.
Preferred Mobile Internet Plans in Saudi Arabia
The "Internet Saudi 2025" report shows that mobile internet plans with 51 to 100 gigabytes are the most popular. These plans are chosen by 24% of users. Unlimited plans are the second most popular, chosen by 23% of users.
Plans with 21 to 50 gigabytes are used by 12.9% of mobile internet users in Saudi Arabia. Plans with 11 to 20 gigabytes are used by 9.4%. Plans with 101 to 300 gigabytes are used by 7.9% of users. This data helps understand user preferences for data plans.