United Arab Emirates: Internet subscribers, per 100 people

The latest value from 2024 is 40.84 percent, an increase from 37.1 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 20.62 percent, based on data from 148 countries. Historically, the average for the United Arab Emirates from 1999 to 2024 is 15.69 percent. The minimum value, 0.01 percent, was reached in 1999 while the maximum of 40.84 percent was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Fixed broadband subscriptions refers to fixed subscriptions to high-speed access to the public Internet (a TCP/IP connection), at downstream speeds equal to, or greater than, 256 kbit/s. This includes cable modem, DSL, fiber-to-the-home/building, other fixed (wired)-broadband subscriptions, satellite broadband and terrestrial fixed wireless broadband. This total is measured irrespective of the method of payment. It excludes subscriptions that have access to data communications (including the Internet) via mobile-cellular networks. It should include fixed WiMAX and any other fixed wireless technologies. It includes both residential subscriptions and subscriptions for organizations.