AI adoption in Saudi Arabia: The Saudi Internet report showed that 45.2% of users utilize artificial intelligence tools, led by women and youth alongside a clear rise in digital maturity.
Table of Contents
- Accelerating adoption rates in the Kingdom
- Women and youth lead the digital transformation
- Most popular applications and age groups
- Global leadership in digital readiness
- Government support and innovative regulatory environment
- Frequently asked questions
Accelerating adoption rates in the Kingdom
The adoption of artificial intelligence tools is accelerating rapidly in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with nearly half of the Kingdom’s internet users currently employing these advanced technologies. According to the fifth edition of the Saudi Internet report issued by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission, 45.2% of internet users in Saudi Arabia rely on artificial intelligence tools, representing more than double the rate recorded just one year ago. This reflects a strong enthusiasm for smart technologies and digital solutions across various aspects of daily and professional life.
Women and youth lead the digital transformation
These results coincide with the growth of comprehensive digital transformation ambitions and the designation of 2026 as the “Year of AI” in the Kingdom. Females are leading this transformation, with the adoption rate among female internet users reaching 52.8% compared to 39.4% among males. Younger demographics are also driving this adoption, as 55.7% of internet users aged 20 to 29 use artificial intelligence tools, while the rate among youth aged 10 to 19 reaches 53.4%, highlighting the high technical awareness of the new generation.
Most popular applications and age groups
Conversely, usage declines among older age groups, with approximately 27.4% of those aged 50 to 59 using artificial intelligence, dropping to 14.8% for the 60 to 74 age group. ChatGPT emerged as the most downloaded artificial intelligence application in Saudi Arabia, followed by Google Gemini and DeepSeek. Additionally, the national Humain platform stood out among the notable applications mentioned in the statistical report issued by the commission, aimed at providing regulated smart services to citizens and residents.
Global leadership in digital readiness
The surge in artificial intelligence adoption parallels broad gains in digital access, with internet usage among older adults rising from 88.9% in 2024 to 92.8% in 2025. Saudi Arabia is heavily investing in digital infrastructure and services as part of Vision 2030. The Kingdom ranked first globally in the International Telecommunication Union’s Digital Readiness Framework for 2025, highlighting significant progress in capacity building, competitive technologies, and the development of national human competencies.
Government support and innovative regulatory environment
Ongoing government support and investments in developing national talent help solidify Saudi Arabia’s position as a regional technology hub. Dedicated bodies such as SDAIA and the Communications Commission provide an appropriate regulatory environment to empower companies and individuals to innovate smart solutions that support knowledge economy growth, diversify national income sources, and elevate the quality of life for all. Analysts emphasize that successive developments in this field require close monitoring by institutions and individuals to keep pace with rapid changes, maximize opportunities in the global digital market, and adapt to emerging technical and regulatory requirements.
The report presents the percentage within a broader picture of digital use in the Kingdom, where average monthly mobile data consumption reached 53 gigabytes per individual—roughly three times the global average—and average download speeds reached 216 megabits per second. This infrastructure helps expand the use of smart tools, though it does not solely measure the quality of use or its economic impact.
This development places AI adoption in Saudi Arabia at the heart of the discussion, while underscoring the need to separate confirmed findings from expectations that still await further testing or data.
Sources: Communications, Space and Technology Commission
Frequently asked questions
Question: What was the artificial intelligence adoption rate in Saudi Arabia according to the latest report?
Answer: The rate reached 45.2% of total internet users in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Question: Which demographic leads in using artificial intelligence technologies in the Kingdom?
Answer: Females lead at 52.8%, alongside youth in the 20 to 29 age group at 55.7%.
Question: What are the most downloaded artificial intelligence applications in Saudi Arabia?
Answer: ChatGPT tops the list, followed by Google Gemini, the DeepSeek app, and the national Humain platform.
