49% of Saudi internet users spend 7 hours a day online
Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — Approximately 48.6 percent of internet users in Saudi Arabia spend seven hours or more a day using the internet, according to the "Saudi Internet 2024" report, published by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission. The report highlighted continued growth in demand for digital content and e-services.
According to the report, peak usage during the day occurs between 9 pm and 11 pm. The internet usage in the year reached its highest levels in the month of March. The weekly day when people using the internet most is Saturday.
The report indicated that the internet is mostly used at home with a percentage of 87.9, and the usage during travel comes next to it with 79.3 percent, and then at work with 41.7 percent.
As for the type of devices used, mobile phones topped the list reaching 99.4 percent, followed by computers 50.7percent, and tablets 37.5 percent.
Regarding operating systems, Android accounts for 55 percent of phone usage, compared to 45 percent for iOS. Windows dominates computers at 91.1 percent, compared to 7.5 percent for Macintosh devices and 1.4 percent for Linux.
The report highlights the digital transformation taking place in the Kingdom and the significant role the internet plays in various aspects of daily life, whether in work, education, or entertainment.
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49% of Saudi internet users spend 7 hours a day online
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Approximately 48.6 percent of internet users in Saudi Arabia spend seven hours or more a day using the internet, according to the "Saudi Internet 2024" report, published by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission. The report highlighted continued growth in demand for digital content and e-services. According to the report, peak usage during the day occurs between 9 pm and 11 pm. The internet usage in the year reached its highest levels in the month of March. The weekly day when people using the internet most is Saturday. The report indicated that the internet is mostly used at home with a percentage of 87.9, and the usage during travel comes next to it with 79.3 percent, and then at work with 41.7 percent. As for the type of devices used, mobile phones topped the list reaching 99.4 percent, followed by computers 50.7percent, and tablets 37.5 percent. Regarding operating systems, Android accounts for 55 percent of phone usage, compared to 45 percent for iOS. Windows dominates computers at 91.1 percent, compared to 7.5 percent for Macintosh devices and 1.4 percent for Linux. The report highlights the digital transformation taking place in the Kingdom and the significant role the internet plays in various aspects of daily life, whether in work, education, or entertainment.
