Middle East & Africa Pay Tv Market Size & Outlook

The pay tv market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 18,633.6 million by 2028. A compound annual growth rate of 3.3% is expected of Middle East & Africa pay tv market from 2022 to 2028.
Revenue, 2021 (US$M)
$14,870.6
Forecast, 2028 (US$M)
$18,633.6
CAGR, 2022 - 2028
3.3%
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Middle East & Africa

MEA pay tv market highlights

  • The MEA pay tv market generated a revenue of USD 14,870.6 million in 2021.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.3% from 2022 to 2028.
  • In terms of segment, direct to home(dth) was the largest revenue generating technology in 2021.
  • Internet Protocol Television(IPTV) is the most lucrative technology segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2021USD 14,870.6 million
Market revenue in 2028USD 18,633.6 million
Growth rate3.3% (CAGR from 2021 to 2028)
Largest segmentDirect to home(dth)
Fastest growing segmentInternet Protocol Television(IPTV)
Historical data covered2016 - 2020
Base year for estimation2021
Forecast period covered2022 - 2028
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationCable TV, Direct to Home(DTH), Internet Protocol Television(IPTV)
Key market players worldwideComcast Corp Class A, DIRECTV, Dish Network, Charter Communications Inc Class A, Telstra Group Ltd

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 6.3% of the global pay tv market in 2021.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2028.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 91,019.2 million by 2028.

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Middle East & Africa pay tv market outlook

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Direct to home(dth) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 78.4% in 2021. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa pay tv market based on cable tv, direct to home(dth), internet protocol television(iptv) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2016 to 2028.


  • Middle East & Africa Pay TV Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016-2028)
    • Cable TV
    • Direct to Home(DTH)
    • Internet Protocol Television(IPTV)

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