Ad Revenue in Saudi Arabia: eCPM and RPM Estimates
Saudi Arabia sits in Tier 3 in our model, with a market multiplier of 1.50x against the tier baseline. A casual game with 10,000 daily users there earns an estimated $3,691 a month.
Updated · Every figure on this page is an estimate from our benchmark tables, not a quote from any network.
Market profile
- Region tier
- Tier 3 (Rest of Asia, Latin America, Africa and Eastern Europe)
- Market multiplier
- 1.50x
- Assumed iOS share
- 30%
Against the Tier 3 average this market earns about 50% more.
About the market
Saudi Arabia is a Tier 3 market in our model, but it is one of the strongest in that tier and the largest economy in the Arab world. A young population, heavy investment in digital services and high smartphone use make it attractive, and telecoms, e-commerce, fintech, food delivery, entertainment, automotive and mobile game publishers all compete for Saudi users. Gaming is a particularly popular pastime, so install campaigns are common. Ramadan is the busiest advertising season, followed by Eid, and shopping events such as White Friday in November and National Day in September add retail peaks. Rates per impression sit well below Tier 1, yet Saudi traffic is often among the most valuable parts of a Tier 3 mix.
Arabic is the main language and layouts must work right to left, so test ad units and native styling in that direction. English is widely used among younger and urban users. iPhones hold a bigger share of smartphones than in most Tier 3 countries, though Android still leads overall. The Personal Data Protection Law, supervised by the national data authority SDAIA, governs how personal data is collected and used, so keep your privacy policy and consent flow current. Content sensitivities are real: gambling and alcohol advertising are not permitted, and networks are cautious around topics that conflict with local norms. Football, religion, cars, technology and gaming draw large audiences, and late-night browsing during Ramadan reshapes traffic patterns.
Estimated mobile eCPM in Saudi Arabia
Blended Android and iOS eCPM for a casual game, USD per 1,000 impressions.
| Network | Rewarded video | Interstitial | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google AdMob | $2.17 | $1.40 | $0.16 |
| Unity Ads | $2.02 | $1.40 | $0.14 |
| AppLovin MAX | $2.49 | $1.55 | $0.19 |
| Meta Audience Network | $1.71 | $1.24 | $0.14 |
| ironSource / LevelPlay | $2.17 | $1.40 | $0.16 |
| Vungle / Liftoff | $1.86 | $1.24 | $0.12 |
| InMobi | $2.33 | $1.55 | $0.17 |
| Chartboost | $1.71 | $1.24 | $0.12 |
Rewarded video spans $1.71 to $2.49 across the networks here, a spread of 45% between the lowest and highest table. Among other Tier 3 markets in our list, the closest in price is Brazil and the furthest is Bangladesh.
Estimated website RPM in Saudi Arabia
Page RPM for a general-interest site with readers in Saudi Arabia, at the reference layout.
| Network | Page RPM |
|---|---|
| Google AdSense | $0.96 |
| Ezoic | $1.32 |
| Media.net | $0.84 |
| Monumetric | $1.44 |
| Mediavine | $2.40 |
| Raptive | $2.52 |
What an app earns there
Monthly estimates for a casual game with its typical ad setup, all users in Saudi Arabia.
| Daily users | Google AdMob | AppLovin MAX | Unity Ads |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | $369 | $433 | $332 |
| 10,000 | $3,691 | $4,328 | $3,323 |
| 100,000 | $36,905 | $43,280 | $33,231 |
Getting paid from Saudi Arabia
Saudi publishers generally receive payments by international bank transfer into a local account, identified by an IBAN. The riyal is pegged to the US dollar, so converting dollar payments is typically straightforward, though banks charge their own fees. Wallet and card routes are less common as direct payout methods. Fees and options vary by bank, so check each network's payment settings and confirm that the account holder name matches your ad account.
All figures come from our benchmark tables: Android eCPMs by tier, category or niche multipliers, modelled fill and the iOS multiplier. They are estimates for planning, not quotes.
Questions people ask
What is the rewarded video eCPM in Saudi Arabia?
Between about $1.71 and $2.49 across the networks in our tables, blended for platform, with AppLovin MAX at the top.
How much does a game with 10,000 daily players in Saudi Arabia earn?
About $3,691 a month on AdMob and $4,328 on AppLovin MAX for a casual game with its typical ad setup, on our numbers.
How much does a blog with readers in Saudi Arabia earn?
About $0.96 per 1,000 pageviews on AdSense at the reference layout, so 100,000 pageviews would earn roughly $96.