The Saudi Arabia e-KYC market size reached USD 7.48 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 32.52 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 17.74% during 2025-2033. Increasing digitalization, government initiatives supporting financial inclusion, rising demand for secure and efficient customer onboarding processes, growth in online banking and fintech sectors, and regulatory requirements for identity verification and anti-money laundering compliance are some of the factors contributing to Saudi Arabia e-KYC market share.
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Base Year
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2024 |
Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 7.48 Million |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 32.52 Million |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 17.74% |
Expansion of Digital Identity Solutions
Saudi Arabia is experiencing a significant shift towards digital identity solutions, driven by efforts to modernize its infrastructure and services. As the country increasingly embraces digital technologies, the need for secure and efficient electronic know your customer (e-KYC) systems is growing. The adoption of e-KYC is becoming essential for businesses, financial institutions, and government services, enabling them to streamline operations, improve user experiences, and ensure compliance with international standards. This movement is aligned with the broader goals of Saudi Arabia's national development plans, which emphasize digital transformation as a key strategy for economic and social progress. With an expanding internet user base, there is a greater` push for digital tools that can securely verify identities and facilitate seamless interactions. As regulatory frameworks evolve to support digital identity solutions, Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a leader in the region’s digital transformation efforts, enhancing efficiency and accessibility. These factors are intensifying the Saudi Arabia e-KYC market growth. In the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, initiatives like Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 encourage digital identity adoption. According to reports, there were 36.31 million internet users in Saudi Arabia in January 2023.
Enhancing Digital Identity for Secure Transactions
Saudi Arabia's digital identity landscape is evolving rapidly with the introduction of advanced e-KYC solutions, driven by AI-powered technologies. The market is witnessing a shift toward more secure and efficient user verification processes, utilizing tools like facial recognition, document analysis, and liveness detection. These solutions are transforming digital transactions, especially in the financial sector, by providing reliable remote verification for users. The focus on enhancing the buy now pay later (BNPL) services is particularly prominent, enabling safer, seamless interactions in the region. This growth supports the wider adoption of secure online transactions, playing a critical role in the development of Saudi Arabia's digital economy and the wider MENA region. For instance, in March 2024, Uqudo enhanced digital identity solutions in the region with advanced e-KYC technology, including AI-driven verification for national IDs and passports. Its collaboration with Tamara aims to improve digital transactions in the GCC’s BNPL sector. Uqudo’s platform supports facial recognition, document analysis, and liveness detection, making secure, remote user verification efficient across financial services. This initiative is key to strengthening secure online transactions in Saudi Arabia and MENA.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product, deployment mode, and end user.
Product Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product. This includes Identity authentication and matching, video verification, digital ID schemes, and enhanced vs simplified due diligence.
Deployment Mode Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the deployment mode have also been provided in the report. This includes cloud-based and on-premises.
End User Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end user have also been provided in the report. This includes banks, financial institutions, e-payment service providers, telecom companies, government entities, and insurance companies.
Regional Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Northern and Central Region, Western Region, Eastern Region, and Southern Region.
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Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Million USD |
Scope of the Report |
Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Products Covered | Identity Authentication and Matching, Video Verification, Digital ID Schemes, Enhanced vs Simplified Due Diligence |
Deployment Modes Covered | Cloud-based, On-Premises |
End Users Covered | Banks, Financial Institutions, E-Payment Service Providers, Telecom Companies, Government Entities, Insurance Companies |
Regions Covered | Northern and Central Region, Western Region, Eastern Region, and Southern Region |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
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