Share of population that owns digital devices in Singapore 2023, by device

As of the third quarter of 2023, 95.1 percent of the population in Singapore were owners of some sort of mobile phone. Laptops and desktop computers followed as the most widely owned digital devices. Compared with neighboring Malaysia and Indonesia, Singapore also has the highest rate of tablet users.

Mobile phone ownership and usage in Singapore

Singapore's mobile phone penetration rate makes it an attractive market for foreign vendors. In 2024, Apple held a market share of around 33 percent among mobile vendors in the country. With smartphones having been integrated into all daily activities, network coverage is particularly crucial. Favored by the size of its territory, Singapore was the first country in the world to benefit from nationwide 5G coverage. As a result, the user experience is one of the best in the region, with the best 5G gaming experience.

Smart devices in Singapore

Smart devices are being increasingly used in the city-state, particularly smartwatches and smart home devices. In fact, the country has one of the highest smartwatch usage penetration rates in the Asia Pacific, just behind New Zealand and South Korea. When it comes to smart homes, the leading devices owned in the country are smart TVs and home appliances.