Broadband penetration by country in Singapore
Singapore: Broadband penetration by country was 27.81 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Broadband penetration by country in Singapore, 1998–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for broadband penetration by country in Singapore is 27.81, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and up 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, broadband penetration by country in Singapore peaked at 28.54 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.2586, in 1998.
That places Singapore 69th out of 206 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 27 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.5075 | 0.2586 | 0.7563 | 2 |
| 2000s | 13.55 | 1.71 | 24.83 | 10 |
| 2010s | 27.01 | 26.33 | 28.54 | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.44 | 26.86 | 27.81 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
More science & technology data for Singapore
- Scientific and technical journal articles 11,894 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 9.96 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 170.78 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 170.78 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 12,566 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 94.38 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 2,024 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 1.8% (2022)
- Number of internet users 5.38 million (2021)
- Landline internet subscriptions 1.62 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is broadband penetration by country in Singapore?
- Broadband penetration by country in Singapore was 27.81 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest broadband penetration by country recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 28.54 in 2016.
- What is the lowest broadband penetration by country recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2586 in 1998.
- How does Singapore rank for broadband penetration by country?
- Singapore ranks 69th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is broadband penetration by country rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Singapore data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Broadband penetration by country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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