This application is used by 90% of the Saudi population, according to a report by the Communications Commission

2024-04-25 2024-04-25T12:17:24Z

ArabiaWeather - The Communications, Space and Technology Commission revealed the most widely used social media applications in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through the #Saudi_Internet 2023 report.

In an infographic published today, the authority explained that the percentage of users of the WhatsApp application reached 90.9%, including 94.3% of males and 86.4% of females. While Snapchat is used by 77.8% of the total population of the Kingdom, including 73.4% of males and 83.6% of females, the percentage of YouTube use reached 74%, with males representing 78.2% and females 68.3%. But what are the highest periods of Internet use? To know the answer, click At the following link:

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The Authority issued its report on the sidelines of the Communications and Technology Indicators Forum 2024, with the aim of enhancing digital services and supporting investors and entrepreneurs to build a prosperous digital economy.

Learn about the most used social media applications through the #Saudi_Internet 2023 report.

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- Communications, Space and Technology Authority (@CST_KSA) April 25, 2024

Internet use in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The latest report on Internet use in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia revealed amazing detailed information. The growth in Internet use penetration reached 99%, and the rate of mobile Internet data consumption per capita rose to 44 GB per month, reaching three times global consumption.

Users' behavior in using applications in various classifications was analyzed, where "WhatsApp" came in first place, then "Snapchat" and then "YouTube" on the list of the most widely used social media applications in the Kingdom. As for government applications, “Nafath”, “Absher”, and “Tawakkalna Services” topped the list of the most downloaded government applications for the year 2023.