Middle East & Africa Digital Advertising Market Size & Outlook

The digital advertising market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 81,380.9 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 16.7% is expected of Middle East & Africa digital advertising market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$31,987.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$81,380.9
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
16.7%
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MEA digital advertising market highlights

  • The MEA digital advertising market generated a revenue of USD 31,987.6 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.7% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, smartphone was the largest revenue generating component in 2024.
  • Smartphone is the most lucrative component segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 31,987.6 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 81,380.9 million
Growth rate16.7% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentSmartphone
Fastest growing segmentSmartphone
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationComputer, Smartphone
Key market players worldwideAdobe Inc, Amazon.com Inc, AOL, Baidu Inc ADR, ByteDance, Dentsu Aegis Network, Rede Globo, IAC Inc Ordinary Shares - New, Meta Platforms Inc Class A, Microsoft Corp, Tencent Holdings Ltd ADR, Verizon Communications Inc, X (formerly Twitter)


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 6.5% of the global digital advertising market in 2024.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 392,816.9 million by 2030.

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Digital Advertising Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Dentsu Aegis Network View profile 10001+ London, England, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.dentsu.com
Rede Globo View profile 10001+ Rio De Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America https://www.vempraglobo.com.br/
ByteDance View profile 10001+ Beijing, Beijing, China, Asia http://bytedance.com
AOL View profile 5001-10000 New York, New York, United States, North America http://www.aol.com
IAC Inc Ordinary Shares - New View profile 9500 555 West 18th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10011 https://www.iac.com
X (formerly Twitter) View profile 1001-5000 San Francisco, California, United States, North America https://twitter.com/home?lang=en
Verizon Communications Inc View profile 105400 1095 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, United States, 10036 https://www.verizon.com
Baidu Inc ADR View profile 45500 No. 10 Shangdi 10th Street, Baidu Campus, Haidian District, Beijing, China, People's Republic of, 100085 https://ir.baidu.com
Meta Platforms Inc Class A View profile 69329 1 Meta Way, Menlo Park, CA, United States, 94025 https://about.meta.com
Adobe Inc View profile 29945 345 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA, United States, 95110-2704 https://www.adobe.com
Tencent Holdings Ltd ADR View profile 104787 No. 33 Haitian 2nd Road, Tencent Binhai Towers, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China, People's Republic of, 518054 http://www.tencent.com
Microsoft Corp View profile 221000 One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA, United States, 98052-6399 https://www.microsoft.com
Amazon.com Inc View profile 1525000 410 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA, United States, 98109-5210 https://www.amazon.com

Middle East & Africa digital advertising market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to digital advertising market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Smartphone was the largest segment with a revenue share of 55.36% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa digital advertising market based on computer, smartphone covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


AI and machine learning are being leveraged for personalized advertising, while advertisers are increasingly focusing on data privacy and user consent in compliance with evolving regulations. Social commerce is expanding, with brands using platforms like Instagram and Facebook to drive direct sales.

Furthermore, the growth of e-commerce in the region has fueled investment in digital ads targeting online shoppers.some major initiatives include Google’s investment in localizing digital tools, Facebook’s ongoing development of its AI-driven ad systems, and initiatives by regional players like Dubai-based Careem, which leverages its app for integrated ad solutions.

Local broadcasters, such as MBC Group, have expanded their digital presence through OTT platforms, offering new advertising opportunities for brands targeting young, tech-savvy audiences.

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