Kuwait among top 15 countries in ‘Digital Quality of Life’, nationwide connectivity

Kuwait has posted standout results in global digital connectivity, reinforcing its push to turn technological infrastructure into measurable improvements in quality of life.

According to the 2025 Network Readiness Index issued by the Washington-based Portland Institute, Kuwait ranked first in the world in two key connectivity measures and placed among the top 15 countries globally in the Digital Quality of Life category.

The index evaluates 127 countries across four pillars: technology, people, governance and social impact.

Although Kuwait ranked 78th overall, its strongest performance came in the impact pillar, particularly in digital outcomes linked to well-being and living standards. The findings suggest that digital services are increasingly translating into everyday benefits for citizens and residents.

Among the most notable achievements, Kuwait recorded full internet access in schools, placing first globally with 100 percent coverage. It also ranked first worldwide in mobile network coverage of at least third generation services, again reaching 100 percent of the population.

In broader social indicators connected to digitalization, Kuwait ranked 15th globally in Digital Quality of Life, scoring 82 points. The country placed 31st in the individuals pillar and 50th in the digital economy category, while accessibility and future technologies were ranked 56th and 57th respectively, reports Al-Rai daily.

Additional sub-indicators showed strong performance in areas tied to personal empowerment and social outcomes. Kuwait ranked 15th globally in freedom to make life choices through digital empowerment, 27th in happiness and 30th in healthy average age. The country also placed 27th in reducing the gender gap in internet use, highlighting progress in digital inclusion.

Within the Arab region, Kuwait ranked eighth and exceeded the regional average in the digital impact category, underscoring the effectiveness of its connectivity policies.

The report also pointed to areas with room for further development, including strengthening digital innovation in the private sector, expanding e-government services and deepening alignment between technology initiatives and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Globally, the United States topped the 2025 Network Readiness Index, followed by Finland, Singapore, Denmark and Sweden. Among Gulf states, the United Arab Emirates led the region, ranking 26th worldwide, ahead of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.