Digital readiness index in Singapore 2019, by component

In 2019, Singapore scored a total of 20.26 out of a possible maximum score of 25 for the digital readiness index. This not only placed Singapore in the “Amplify” stage of digitalization in that year, but also in the lead in overall digital readiness. This was achieved largely through government efforts to improve its digital landscape.

Investing in a robust digital infrastructure

   Singapore ranked among the top countries for technology infrastructure and adoption. It has the highest average internet connection speed in Asia, and the number of 4G subscriptions in Singapore is almost 1.5 times that of its population. The government continues to invest heavily in this sector, with a current focus on 5G technology. By 2025, it was projected that 34 percent of the overall mobile connections would be for 5G in Singapore.

Business investment in digitalization

  To support its efforts in creating an advanced, digitalized society, the Singapore government has also encouraged businesses in the country to invest in digitalization. In 2019, Singaporean enterprises had focused their digital investments mostly in hardware and for their network, as well as in cybersecurity software. In the same year, it was recorded that around 39 percent of the enterprises in Singapore had engaged in digital investment.