Internet Users: Singapore
Singapore's internet users is currently 94.378 % of population as of 2024. # Singapore Internet Users Singapore boasts one of the world's highest internet penetration rates at 94.
Current (2024)
94.378 % of population
+0.1% y/y
Peak (2021)
96.925 % of population
Low (1990)
0 % of population
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1990–2024 · 35 pts
Internet Users — Singapore
1990 — 2024
Internet Users — Singapore
Analysis# Singapore Internet Users
Singapore boasts one of the world's highest internet penetration rates at 94.378% of its population in 2024. This figure remains close to the nation's all-time peak of 96.925% achieved in 2021, demonstrating sustained digital connectivity among residents. Starting from zero internet users in 1990, Singapore's trajectory represents one of the most dramatic digital transformations globally, reflecting decades of infrastructure investment and technological adoption.
The most significant acceleration occurred between 2015 and 2021, when internet penetration jumped from 79.013% to 96.925%—a remarkable 17.9-percentage-point increase in just six years. Following a slight decline to 95.954% in 2022, penetration has stabilized around 94%, suggesting the nation may be approaching saturation levels. With nearly all Singaporeans online, future growth will likely depend on reaching the remaining 5-6% of the population rather than expanding among already-connected users.
Historical Data
35 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 94.378 % of population | +0.10% |
| 2023 | 94.285 % of population | -1.74% |
| 2022 | 95.954 % of population | -1.00% |
| 2021 | 96.925 % of population | +5.35% |
| 2020 | 92.004 % of population | +3.43% |
| 2019 | 88.949 % of population | +0.89% |
| 2018 | 88.166 % of population | +4.40% |
| 2017 | 84.452 % of population | +0.00% |
| 2016 | 84.452 % of population | +6.88% |
| 2015 | 79.013 % of population | -0.02% |
| 2014 | 79.029 % of population | -2.32% |
| 2013 | 80.902 % of population | +12.36% |
| 2012 | 72 % of population | +1.41% |
| 2011 | 71 % of population | +0.00% |
| 2010 | 71 % of population | +2.90% |
| 2009 | 69 % of population | +0.00% |
| 2008 | 69 % of population | -1.29% |
| 2007 | 69.9 % of population | +18.47% |
| 2006 | 59 % of population | -3.28% |
| 2005 | 61 % of population | -1.61% |
Show all 35 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 62 % of population | +15.16% |
| 2003 | 53.838 % of population | +14.55% |
| 2002 | 47 % of population | +12.79% |
| 2001 | 41.67 % of population | +15.75% |
| 2000 | 36 % of population | +48.76% |
| 1999 | 24.2 % of population | +23.47% |
| 1998 | 19.6 % of population | +45.19% |
| 1997 | 13.5 % of population | +61.68% |
| 1996 | 8.35 % of population | +190.94% |
| 1995 | 2.87 % of population | +141.18% |
| 1994 | 1.19 % of population | +55.96% |
| 1993 | 0.763 % of population | +62.00% |
| 1992 | 0.471 % of population | +190.74% |
| 1991 | 0.162 % of population | — |
| 1990 | 0 % of population | — |
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