Digital Adoption in the United Arab Emirates
100% internet use · EGDI rank 11 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for the United Arab Emirates, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in the United Arab Emirates is reported at 100% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | United Arab Emirates | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 100% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | United Arab Emirates | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | 85.74% | 2021 |
Digital Government
United Arab Emirates ranked 11 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.9533 and is classified in the Very High group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.9533 |
| Global rank | 11 |
| EGDI group | Very High EGDI |
United Arab Emirates vs. Region and World
Years are displayed explicitly because country and aggregate series can update on different schedules; this is context, not a same-year league table. The reference year stays attached to the value.
| Indicator | United Arab Emirates | Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 100% (2024) | 64% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use is reported at 100% for 2024.
- Account ownership was 85.74% in 2021.
- United Arab Emirates ranked 11th in the 2024 UN EGDI and is in the Very High group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in the United Arab Emirates use the internet?
100% in 2024.
What is United Arab Emirates' UN E-Government ranking?
United Arab Emirates ranked 11 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.9533.
How developed is digital government in the United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates ranked 11 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.9533.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for the United Arab Emirates?
No. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
Sources & methodology
Sources for the indicators and definitions shown above.
View sources used for this page
Latest published internet-use observation and source year.
Financial-inclusion indicators from the cited source.
EGDI score, group and rank for UN member states in the survey.
Reference years are shown with each indicator.