Proxyrack, an internet proxy provider, found that the UAE is the worldwide social media hotspot.
The study examined global social media usage and Facebook adoption. People use 8.70 social media sites and spend 7.29 hours online daily.
UAE scored 7.53 out of 10 in the research, making it the most connected nation. UAE boasts the most internet and Facebook users, yet its internet access costs over $100 per month.
Proxyrack found that 100% of the population utilises the internet and 108% uses Facebook, which may be perplexing. However, the proportion includes foreigners, persons with multiple Facebook accounts, and foreigners utilising UAE proxy to access the platform.
Proxyrack’s top 10 social media countries and populations are:
| Rank | Country | Average Number of Social Platforms Used | Population Using Facebook | Social Media Score /10 |
| 1 | UAE | 8.2 | 108% | 9.55 |
| 2 | Malaysia | 7.7 | 83% | 8.75 |
| 3 (2) | Philippines | 8.2 | 78% | 8.75 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 7.9 | 71% | 8.41 |
| 5 | Singapore | 7.1 | 83% | 7.96 |
| 6 | Vietnam | 7.3 | 77% | 7.62 |
| 7 | Brazil | 8.4 | 64% | 7.62 |
| 8 | Thailand | 7.1 | 81% | 7.61 |
| 9 | Indonesia | 8.4 | 64% | 7.50 |
| 10 | Hong Kong (China) | 6.7 | 82% | 7.27 |
