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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia ranks 6 of 193 on the UN’s index of digital government, ahead of 97% of member states, and 3 of 46 in Asia. Its strongest area is online services (0.990); its weakest is human capital (0.907).

UN rank, 2024

6

of 193 · Asia #3 of 46

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Where it stands

Saudi Arabia
Rank 1Rank 193

The scores

Each score runs from 0 to 1. The index averages the first three parts; e-participation is reported alongside it.

E-Government Index

+0.265 vs Asia

0.960

World 0.638 Asia 0.695

Online services

+0.354 vs Asia

0.990

World 0.575 Asia 0.636

What the government offers online, from information to full transactions.

Human capital

+0.228 vs Asia

0.907

World 0.650 Asia 0.679

Literacy and schooling: whether people can use what is offered.

Telecoms

+0.213 vs Asia

0.984

World 0.690 Asia 0.771

Internet, mobile and broadband: whether people can reach it.

E-participation

+0.422 vs Asia

0.959

World 0.489 Asia 0.537

How far citizens are informed, consulted and involved online.

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Source: UN E-Government Survey 2024, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Precedent figures are illustrative in this preview edition.