Saudi Arabia has marked another milestone in its digital journey, with 45.2% of internet users actively using artificial intelligence tools, according to the Saudi Internet Report 2025 published by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST). The findings demonstrate rapid public and commercial uptake of intelligent tools, anchored by extensive telecom infrastructure across the Kingdom.
The steady rise in AI adoption points to growing digital familiarity among Saudi citizens and enterprises. Higher usage rates reflect substantial national investment in cloud computing, sovereign compute infrastructure, and public AI literacy campaigns driven by Vision 2030 initiatives.
Executive Summary
- AI Penetration: 45.2% of internet users in Saudi Arabia regularly engage with artificial intelligence tools.
- Data Consumption: Average mobile data consumption reached 53GB per person monthly, roughly three times the global benchmark.
- Network Performance: Median mobile download speeds reached 216Mbps, positioning Saudi Arabia among the top five G20 nations.
- Domain Expansion: Local .sa website domain registrations surged 18% year-on-year, signaling commercial growth.
High-Bandwidth Infrastructure Drives Tech Uptake
The CST report outlines an environment built for high data throughput. Individual mobile data consumption in Saudi Arabia reached an average of 53GB per person each month, significantly higher than global averages. This consumption is supported by a median mobile internet download speed of 216Mbps, placing the Kingdom among the world leaders in wireless connectivity.
Furthermore, 61.3% of surveyed internet users report spending seven or more hours online daily. High connectivity levels provide a solid foundation for deploying real-time AI & Deep Tech applications at scale without bandwidth bottlenecks.
Commercial Digital Expansion and Web Ecosystem
Beyond personal tool usage, the report highlights momentum across commercial digital channels. Registrations for the national .sa domain increased by 18% year-on-year, demonstrating robust commercial confidence in the local online market and expansion among digital service providers.
The CST benchmark tracks search behaviors, popular public service applications, and consumer preferences. As enterprise demand grows, these connectivity metrics provide a strong foundation for scaling cloud workloads, localizing machine learning models, and expanding Saudi Arabia’s digital economy.
