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Online penetration in selected countries in the Middle East 2016
Internet penetration rate of selected countries in the Middle East in 2016
This statistic gives information on the internet penetration rate in selected Middle Eastern countries. In 2016, regional internet penetration was highest in Bahrain, where 98 percent of the population had internet access. In second-ranked Qatar, the share of individuals accessing the internet amounted to 94.29 percent.
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This statistic gives information on the internet penetration rate in selected Middle Eastern countries. In 2016, regional internet penetration was highest in Bahrain, where 98 percent of the population had internet access. In second-ranked Qatar, the share of individuals accessing the internet amounted to 94.29 percent.
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