An adoption rate of 45.2% for artificial intelligence tools has been recorded among internet users in Saudi Arabia, more than doubling the previous year’s figure. This data is detailed in the fifth edition of the Saudi Internet report released by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST).
According to SPA, the Kingdom has also officially launched the 2026 Year of Artificial Intelligence. The report indicates that female users have an adoption rate of 52.8%, while male users stand at 39.4%. Age-based data shows the highest usage among those aged 20 to 29 at 55.7%, followed by the 10 to 19 age group at 53.4%, with usage decreasing to 27.4% for those aged 50 to 59 and 14.8% for those aged 60 to 74.
Regional data shows Tabuk province leads with 58.5% adoption, followed by the Eastern Province at 53.8%, while Jazan province recorded the lowest at 30.7%. Primary use cases include searching and obtaining information at 80.8%, generating ideas at 40.1%, learning and education at 37.7%, creating images, videos and presentations at 25.7%, language translation at 25.1%, and work-related tasks at 17.3%.
ChatGPT is the most downloaded AI application, followed by Google Gemini and DeepSeek, alongside the national AI platform HUMAIN. Additionally, internet penetration for the 60 to 74 age group rose from 88.9% in 2024 to 92.8% in 2025. Saudi Arabia also ranked first globally in the 2025 Digital Readiness Index by the International Telecommunication Union, aligning with Vision 2030 goals.
What are the demographics of AI tool usage in Saudi Arabia? Usage varies by gender and age, with women at 52.8% and men at 39.4%. The highest adoption is among 20 to 29-year-olds at 55.7% and 10 to 19-year-olds at 53.4%, while it drops to 27.4% for those aged 50 to 59 and 14.8% for those aged 60 to 74.
Which Saudi provinces have the highest and lowest AI adoption rates? Tabuk province recorded the highest AI tool adoption rate at 58.5%, followed by the Eastern Province at 53.8%. In contrast, Jazan province had the lowest adoption rate among the provinces at 30.7%.
What are the most common uses for AI tools in the Kingdom? The primary use is searching and obtaining information at 80.8%, followed by generating ideas at 40.1% and learning and education at 37.7%. Other uses include creating media and presentations at 25.7%, translation at 25.1%, and work tasks at 17.3%.
Which AI applications are most popular in Saudi Arabia? ChatGPT is the most downloaded AI application in the country, followed by Google Gemini and DeepSeek. The list also includes the Saudi national AI platform known as HUMAIN.
How has internet penetration changed for elderly users? Internet penetration for the 60 to 74 age group increased by 3.9 percentage points in one year, rising from 88.9% in 2024 to 92.8% in 2025.