Mobile Subscriptions Statistics in Saudi Arabia (2026)
In 2024, mobile cellular subscriptions in Saudi Arabia stood at 159.5 per 100 people, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Up from 157.8 per 100 people in 2023 to 159.5 per 100 people in 2024. Saudi Arabia ranks #6 of 23 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #24 of 210 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 159.5 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile Subscriptions in Saudi Arabia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +1.1% (2024)
- Up from 157.8 per 100 people in 2023 to 159.5 per 100 people in 2024.
- CAGR 1990–2024
- +24.5% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from 0.1 per 100 people in 1990 to 159.5 per 100 people in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 0.1 per 100 people (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 0.1 per 100 people in 1990 to 159.5 per 100 people in 2024.
- Peak value (2011)
- 206.9 per 100 people (2011)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 159.5 per 100 people.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #6 of 23 (2024)
- Saudi Arabia ranks 6 of 23 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #24 of 210 (2024)
- Saudi Arabia ranks 24 of 210 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 120.1 per 100 people (2024)
- Saudi Arabia (159.5 per 100 people) is above the average of 120.1 per 100 people across the 23 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 168.9 per 100 people (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 2.9%); not an official figure.
- Mobile cellular subscriptions (2024)
- 54.2 million (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Saudi Arabia (2024)
- 100% (2024)
- 100% of the population in Saudi Arabia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 35.3 million (2024)
- Saudi Arabia had a population of 35.3 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | per 100 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 160 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 158 | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 150 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 145 | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 139 | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 136 | −0.4% |
| 2018 | 136 | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 131 | −16.3% |
| 2016 | 156 | −11.4% |
| 2015 | 176 | −3.1% |
| 2014 | 182 | −4.0% |
| 2013 | 189 | −3.3% |
| 2012 | 196 | −5.3% |
| 2011 | 207 | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 205 | +10.6% |
| 2009 | 185 | +19.8% |
| 2008 | 155 | +21.8% |
| 2007 | 127 | +38.3% |
| 2006 | 91.8 | +33.3% |
| 2005 | 68.9 | +47.7% |
| 2004 | 46.6 | +21.1% |
| 2003 | 38.5 | +37.8% |
| 2002 | 28 | +88.4% |
| 2001 | 14.8 | +74.5% |
| 2000 | 8.5 | +113.6% |
| 1999 | 4 | +30.0% |
| 1998 | 3.1 | +84.0% |
| 1997 | 1.7 | +69.5% |
| 1996 | 1 | +1059.5% |
| 1995 | 0.1 | −2.5% |
| 1994 | 0.1 | −2.5% |
| 1993 | 0.1 | −2.7% |
| 1992 | 0.1 | −0.5% |
| 1991 | 0.1 | −0.8% |
| 1990 | 0.1 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for mobile cellular subscriptions in Saudi Arabia?
Mobile cellular subscriptions in Saudi Arabia stood at 159.5 per 100 people in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the mobile subscriptions data for Saudi Arabia come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator IT.CEL.SETS.P2). The latest observation for Saudi Arabia is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has mobile subscriptions in Saudi Arabia changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0.1 per 100 people in 1990 to 159.5 per 100 people in 2024.
How does Saudi Arabia compare with other countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
Saudi Arabia ranks 6 of 23 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, with 159.5 per 100 people versus a regional average of 120.1 per 100 people (latest values per country).
Where does Saudi Arabia rank globally on mobile subscriptions?
Saudi Arabia ranks 24 of 210 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
IT.CEL.SETS.P2, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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