Saudi Arabia Mobile App Development Market Size 2025-2033

Saudi Arabia Mobile App Development Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Categories, Platform, End-User, and Region, 2025-2033

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Saudi Arabia Mobile App Development Market Overview:

The Saudi Arabia mobile app development market size reached USD 1.99 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 5.70 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 11.10% during 2025-2033. This market is growing rapidly due to technological advancements and digital transformation, supportive government initiatives, increased mobile device penetration, and changing consumer behavior. Collectively, these factors create a vibrant and profitable environment for developers, driving innovation and accelerating digital transformation across multiple industries.

Report Attribute	Key Statistics
Base Year	2024
Forecast Years	2025-2033
Historical Years	2019-2024
Market Size in 2024	USD 1.99 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033	USD 5.70 Billion
Market Growth Rate (2025-2033)	11.10%

Saudi Arabia Mobile App Development Market Trends:

Technological Advancements and Digital Transformation

Saudi Arabia has been at the forefront of adopting cutting-edge technologies, significantly contributing to the rise of mobile app development. For instance, in 2023, LEAP23 announced over $9 billion in investments to advance future technologies, digital entrepreneurship, and tech startups. Key investments include Microsoft’s $2.1 billion cloud initiative, Oracle’s $1.5 billion expansion, and Huawei’s $400 million cloud infrastructure. These investments are likely to strengthen mobile application development in Saudi Arabia in terms of cloud infrastructure, data storage and processing capabilities, and digital ecosystem development. With better access to next-gen tech and scalable cloud platforms, developers get to craft richer, data-driven mobile apps spanning a spectrum of businesses including e-commerce, healthcare, finance. In addition to this, the focus on digital entrepreneurship will encourage innovation and support the growth of mobile app startups, contributing to the Kingdom’s broader digital transformation and its Vision 2030 goals.

Increasing Government Support

The Saudi Arabian government’s Vision 2030 reform plan has been a major catalyst for the country’s digital transformation. The government is actively investing in the technology sector, aiming to position Saudi Arabia as a regional leader in digital innovation. Additionally, regulatory frameworks are being continuously updated to support the development of mobile apps, particularly in sectors like fintech, e-government, and e-commerce. For instance, in July 2023, Absher, a government app, handled 2.6 million electronic transactions, exceeding the previous record of 2.2 million in May. Managed by the Ministry of Interior, Absher helps support the Kingdom's digital transformation by providing citizens, residents, and visitors easy access to important government services online. These efforts provide a stable environment for mobile app developers to innovate and deliver services that align with national priorities. The rise in digital payments, cloud computing, and AI-driven applications is further accelerating market growth. Government-backed initiatives, such as funding programs and innovation hubs, are fostering a thriving startup ecosystem in the app development space.

Saudi Arabia Mobile App Development Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the region level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on categories, platform, and end-user.

Categories Insights:

Gaming
Non-Gaming

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the categories. This includes gaming and non-gaming.

Platform Insights:

iOS
Android
Windows

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the platform have also been provided in the report. This includes iOS, android, and windows.

End-User Insights:

Banking
Retail
Airlines
Media
Education
Transport
Hotels and Restaurant
Government

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end-user have also been provided in the report. This includes banking, retail, airlines, media, education, transport, hotels and restaurant, and government.

Regional Insights:

Northern and Central Region
Western Region
Eastern Region
Southern Region

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.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Saudi Arabia Mobile App Development Market News:

In April 2024, stc pay got the entering approval from Saudi Central Bank to become STC Bank. This step will help in achieving Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 towards a cashless society. The Beta launch, available to selected users, can now upgrade from just digital wallets to complete banking services, including an international account number.
In October 2024, Invygo, a Saudi mobility startup, secured an USD 8 million investment, provided by STV’s NICE Fund. The funding will support the company's expansion across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar, enabling it to scale its app-based car subscription service, enhance customer experience, and accelerate its growth in the Middle East's emerging mobility market.
In June 2023, Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and Uber extended their alliance to incorporate Uber's Reserve product on a rail platform. This integration allows passengers to seamlessly pre-book rides through the Uber app to and from seven stations across six cities, enhancing the overall travel experience.

Saudi Arabia Mobile App Development Market Report Coverage:

Report Features	Details
Base Year of the Analysis	2024
Historical Period	2019-2024
Forecast Period	2025-2033
Units	Billion USD
Scope of the Report	Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment: Categories Platform End-User Region
Categories Covered	Gaming, Non-Gaming
Platforms Covered	iOS, Android, Windows
End-Users Covered	Banking, Retail, Airlines, Media, Education, Transport, Hotels and Restaurant, Government
Regions Covered	Northern and Central Region, Western Region, Eastern Region, Southern Region
Customization Scope	10% Free Customization
Post-Sale Analyst Support	10-12 Weeks
Delivery Format	PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request)

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

How has the Saudi Arabia mobile app development market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia mobile app development market on the basis of categories?
What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia mobile app development market on the basis of platform?
What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia mobile app development market on the basis of end-user?
What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia mobile app development market on the basis of region?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the Saudi Arabia mobile app development market?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Saudi Arabia mobile app development market?
What is the structure of the Saudi Arabia mobile app development market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the Saudi Arabia mobile app development market?

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Saudi Arabia mobile app development market from 2019-2033.
The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Saudi Arabia mobile app development market.
Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Saudi Arabia mobile app development industry and its attractiveness.
Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.

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