The UAE has achieved a score of 97.5 out of 100 in the ICT Development Index (IDI) 2024. Below are the detailed scores of the UAE under each indicator.

A. Universal Connectivity indicators

1. Proportion of individuals who used the Internet (100%)
2. Households with Internet access at home (100%)
3. Active mobile-broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitants (100%)

B. Meaningful Connectivity Indicators

1. Percentage of the population covered by at least a 3G or 4G/LTE Network Coverage (99.9)
2. Mobile broadband Internet traffic per subscription (GB) (64.1%)
3. Fixed broadband Internet traffic per subscription (GB) (92.9%)
4. Mobile data and voice high-consumption basket price (as % of GNI per capita) (100)
5. Fixed-broadband Internet basket price (as % of GNI per capita) (100%)
6. Individuals who own a mobile phone (%) (100)

These pillars assess the extent to which connectivity is universal and meaningful around the world. They focus on ensuring everyone has the opportunity to enjoy a safe, satisfying, enriching and productive online experience at an affordable cost.

Further, the UAE achieved:

1. Universal Connectivity Pillar - 100%
2. Meaningful Connectivity Pillar – 92.8%
3. ICT Development Index (IDI) – 97.5%

Read the ICT Development Index 2024 report (PDF, 2 MB).

Source: ITU Data Hub