Vision 2030 Achievements

The communications and technology indicators within the pillars of Saudi Vision 2030 reflect the Kingdom’s progress toward a thriving digital economy, a leading digital government, and a vibrant society empowered by advanced technologies. These achievements underscore the impact of investments in digital infrastructure, driving technology markets and innovation, and strengthening Saudi Arabia’s global standing in digital government and ICT development indices, supporting the transition to the intelligent era and unlocking future opportunities.

Thriving Economy

• The digital economy contributed 16% to Saudi Arabia’s GDP in 2025.
• Saudi Arabia’s ICT market grew from USD 28 billion (SAR 105.4 billion) in 2017 to USD 53 billion (SAR 199 billion) in 2025, achieving growth of 89.5%.
• The Kingdom’s telecommunications market expanded from USD 16.8 billion (SAR 63 billion) in 2018 to USD 22.3 billion (SAR 83.5 billion) in 2025, recording cumulative growth of 34.8%.
• Saudi Arabia’s IT market grew from USD 11.5 billion (SAR 43.3 billion) in 2017 to USD 30.8 billion (SAR 115.4 billion) in 2025, marking growth of 166% from the baseline.
• Venture capital investments surged to USD 1.72 billion (SAR 6.4 billion) in 2025, reflecting annual growth of 25.5% compared to 2024. This represents a historic leap from the 2018 baseline of USD 44 million (SAR 165 million), achieving cumulative growth exceeding 145%.
• The market capitalization of listed technology companies in the Kingdom exceeded USD 35 billion (SAR 132 billion) across 25 listed tech companies by the end of 2025, representing a 60-fold increase in market value compared to 2020.
• The number of unicorn companies in the Kingdom reached 8 by the end of 2025.

Ambitious Nation

• Saudi Arabia ranked 1st globally in the ITU Digital Readiness Index, achieving a “Very High” classification with a score of 94 points, after previously ranking 4th globally.
• Saudi Arabia achieved historic progress by advancing 28 places in the United Nations Online Services Index (OSI), reaching 4th globally.
• The Kingdom advanced 25 places in the E-Government Development Index (EGDI), reaching 6th globally.
• Saudi Arabia maintained its position as the region’s leading country for the third consecutive year in the Government Electronic and Mobile Services Maturity Index (GEMS) issued by ESCWA.
• The Kingdom achieved a historic milestone by ranking 2nd globally in the GovTech Maturity Index (GTMI) issued by the World Bank, which evaluates 197 countries.
• Saudi Arabia ranked 1st in the Digital Riser Index as the fastest-rising country in digital competitiveness, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).
• The Kingdom ranked 1st globally in the ICT Development Index (IDI).
• Saudi Arabia ranked 2nd among G20 countries in the ICT Regulatory Tracker issued by the ITU.
• The Kingdom maintained its 2nd global ranking among G20 countries for the second consecutive year in the ICT Development Index issued by the ITU.
• Saudi Arabia ranked 2nd globally in both the Digital Transformation in Companies Index and the Technology Application and Development Index, according to the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook.
• The Kingdom ranked among the top three G20 countries in mobile internet speed.
• Saudi Arabia ranked among the top eight G20 countries in fixed internet speed.

Vibrant Society

• Women’s participation in the technology sector increased from 7% in 2017 to 35% by the end of 2025 — a fivefold increase over the past eight years — surpassing averages in the European Union, the G20, and Silicon Valley.
• The number of technology workforce professionals in the Kingdom reached 411,000 by the end of 2025.
• The number of homes covered by fiber-optic networks increased from 1.59 million in 2017 to 5.8 million by the end of 2025.
• 5G coverage in Saudi Arabia increased from 44% in 2021 to 86% by the third quarter of 2025.
• Average mobile internet speeds reached 216 Mbps, marking significant growth of 67% compared to 2024, when average speeds stood at 126 Mbps.