Forecast: Total Internet Users in United Arab Emirates

The trend of internet users in the United Arab Emirates has shown a consistent increase between 2013 and 2023, with values growing from 88.0 to 111.65 persons per thousand. The year-on-year variations highlight significant growth fluctuations, such as a 7.85% increase in 2020 and a 2.37% increase in 2023. A notable dip occurred in 2022, showing a year-on-year variation of -2.4%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) indicates steady long-term growth, with a recent five-year average of 2.55% until 2023.

Future trends to watch for include:

• Anticipated growth continuation into 2028, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 1.59%.
• Increasing digitization and government initiatives driving internet penetration further.
• Potential market saturation affecting future growth rates.
• Technological innovations and infrastructure investments possibly accelerating adoption rates.