Global use of virtual private networks (VPN) Q3 2023, by country
As of the third quarter of 2023, nearly 38.5 percent of internet users in the United Arab Emirates stated they used virtual private networks (VPN) for at least some online activities. Russia ranked second, with 37.5 percent of its online users using VPNs as of the measured period. Overall, over 24 percent of internet users worldwide were virtual private network users.