Internet Access in United Arab Emirates: 1800 to Today (and Tomorrow)
Updated October 2026 · ⬇ download this dataset (CSV) · methodology
In the 2020s, internet access in United Arab Emirates stands at 100 % — ranking #1 of 157 countries. In 1900 it was 0 %. (Source: ITU / World Bank, compiled by MYRIAD)
The journey of internet access in the United Arab Emirates is a testament to the profound impact of technology on human lives. In 1900 it was 0 %, reflecting a completely offline reality. This statistic represents the daily existence of people living without the digital thread that defines modern existence.
The transformation of internet access in the United Arab Emirates has been remarkable, shifting from 0 % in the early decades to 1.45 in the 1990s, 2.9 in the 2000s, 51.45 in the 2010s, and ultimately reaching 100 % in the 2020s, ranking #1 of 157 countries. This trajectory underscores the rapid pace of technological advancement and its integration into daily life.
As you inhabit a society with absolute digital access, you are part of a global vanguard. With projections indicating a stable plateau at 99 in the decades to come, the United Arab Emirates will continue to be a leader in internet access. To explore how your life compares to others across the globe, compute your own parallel lives on MYRIAD.
🇦🇪 Share of people using the internet. For United Arab Emirates, the story across three centuries is below — every value is a statistical fact about the lives actually lived there.
Decade by decade
| Decade | Internet Access (%) |
|---|---|
| 1800s estimate | 0 |
| 1810s estimate | 0 |
| 1820s estimate | 0 |
| 1830s estimate | 0 |
| 1840s estimate | 0 |
| 1850s estimate | 0 |
| 1860s estimate | 0 |
| 1870s estimate | 0 |
| 1880s estimate | 0 |
| 1890s estimate | 0 |
| 1900s estimate | 0 |
| 1910s estimate | 0 |
| 1920s estimate | 0 |
| 1930s estimate | 0 |
| 1940s estimate | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 1.45 |
| 2000s | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 51.45 |
| 2020s | 100 |
| 2030s projection | 99 |
| 2040s projection | 99 |
| 2050s projection | 99 |
| 2060s projection | 99 |
| 2070s projection | 99 |
| 2080s projection | 99 |
| 2090s projection | 99 |
| 2100s projection | 99 |
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Questions people ask
What is the Internet Access in United Arab Emirates today?
100 % in the 2020s (ITU / World Bank).
How much did Internet Access in United Arab Emirates change since 1950?
Reliable 1950s data is not available for this series.
Where does United Arab Emirates rank worldwide?
#1 of 157 countries covered by MYRIAD in the 2020s.