Middle East & Africa Software Market Size & Outlook

The software market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 76,852.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 13.2% is expected of Middle East & Africa software market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$36,229.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$76,852.0
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
13.2%
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Middle East & Africa software market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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MEA software market highlights

  • The MEA software market generated a revenue of USD 36,229.6 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.2% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, application software was the largest revenue generating type in 2024.
  • Application Software is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Saudi Arabia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 36,229.6 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 76,852.0 million
Growth rate13.2% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentApplication software
Fastest growing segmentApplication Software
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationApplication Software, System Infrastructure Software, Development and Deployment Software, Productivity Software
Key market players worldwideInternational Business Machines Corp, McAfee, Microsoft Corp, SAP SE, Oracle Corp, NortonLifeLock, Adobe Inc, VMware, Block Inc Class A, Intuit Inc


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 5.0% of the global software market in 2024.
  • Globally, North America 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 406,617.1 million by 2030.

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Software Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
NortonLifeLock View profile 1-10 Tempe, Arizona, United States, North America https://www.nortonlifelock.com
McAfee View profile 5001-10000 Santa Clara, California, United States, North America http://www.mcafee.com
Intuit Inc View profile 18200 2700 Coast Avenue, Mountain View, CA, United States, 94043 https://www.intuit.com
Block Inc Class A View profile 12985 1955 Broadway, Suite 600, Oakland, CA, United States, 94612 https://www.block.xyz
VMware View profile 10001+ Palo Alto, California, United States, North America https://www.vmware.com
Adobe Inc View profile 29945 345 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA, United States, 95110-2704 https://www.adobe.com
SAP SE View profile 107602 Dietmar-Hopp-Allee 16, Walldorf, BW, Germany, 69190 https://www.sap.com
Microsoft Corp View profile 221000 One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA, United States, 98052-6399 https://www.microsoft.com
International Business Machines Corp View profile 282200 One New Orchard Road, Armonk, NY, United States, 10504 http://www.ibm.com
Oracle Corp View profile 164000 2300 Oracle Way, Austin, TX, United States, 78741 https://www.oracle.com

Middle East & Africa software 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 software market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Application software was the largest segment with a revenue share of 52.05% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa software market based on application software, system infrastructure software, development and deployment software, productivity software covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


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