Digital Adoption in Singapore
94.4% internet use · EGDI rank 3 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Singapore, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Singapore is reported at 94.4% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Singapore | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 94.4% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Singapore | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | 98.0% | 2024 |
Digital Government
Singapore ranked 3 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.9691 and is classified in the Very High group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Singapore |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.9691 |
| Global rank | 3 |
| EGDI group | Very High EGDI |
Singapore vs. Region and World
Singapore is compared only where the same indicator definition is available for the country, its region and the world.
| Indicator | Singapore | East Asia & Pacific | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 94.4% (2024) | 88% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use was 94.4% in 2024, compared with the latest East Asia & Pacific headline of 88%.
- Account ownership reached 98.0% in 2024, providing a useful financial-access counterpart to the connectivity figure.
- Singapore ranked 3rd in the 2024 UN EGDI and is in the Very High group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Singapore use the internet?
94.4% in 2024.
What is Singapore's UN E-Government ranking?
Singapore ranked 3 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.9691.
How developed is digital government in Singapore?
Singapore ranked 3 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.9691.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Singapore?
No. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
Sources & methodology
Sources for the indicators and definitions shown above.
View sources used for this page
Individuals using the internet; the World Bank republishes the underlying ITU series.
Financial-inclusion indicators. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
EGDI score, rating group and global rank among 193 UN member states.
Data note: Indicators are shown with their published reference years.