As of the third quarter of 2024, 42.3 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 41.8 percent of its online users using VPNs as of the measured period. Overall, 23.1 percent of internet users worldwide were virtual private network users.
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