Saudi Arabia Jumps 25 Places To 4th Position Globally In UN Digital Services Index

Saudi Arabia has jumped 25 places in the recently released UN E-Government Development Index (EGDI) 2024. The country ranked fourth globally, first regionally, and second among G20 countries in the digital services index. Saudi Arabia also secured seventh position in the e-participation index, while the city of Riyadh ranked third among 193 cities worldwide.

The report praised the country's remarkable development in the field of digital government, achieving the sixth position globally. According to the Saudi Press Agency report, the report also highlighted the Online Service Index (OSI) and the leap of Saudi Arabia by 67 places, positioning it in the fourth position globally in 2024. Additionally, the maturity of digital government regulations reached 100%, and the accessibility and sharing of open government data for citizens and business sectors also reached 100%. The Kingdom has advanced by 60 places in e-participation and consultations directed at individuals and business sectors.

The E-Government Development Index, which is one of the most important international indicators for over 20 years, is published every two years. The index reflects the impact of structural reforms on increasing productivity, enhancing efficiency, and improving the experience through the development of digital governments in UN member states.