Mobile Subscriptions Statistics in Singapore (2026)
As of 2024, mobile cellular subscriptions in Singapore was 170.8 per 100 people, per World Bank World Development Indicators data. Down from 173.2 per 100 people in 2023 to 170.8 per 100 people in 2024. Singapore ranks #6 of 34 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #19 of 210 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 170.8 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile Subscriptions in Singapore as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- −1.4% (2024)
- Down from 173.2 per 100 people in 2023 to 170.8 per 100 people in 2024.
- CAGR 1990–2024
- +14.5% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from 1.7 per 100 people in 1990 to 170.8 per 100 people in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 1.7 per 100 people (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 1.7 per 100 people in 1990 to 170.8 per 100 people in 2024.
- Peak value (2023)
- 173.2 per 100 people (2023)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 170.8 per 100 people.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #6 of 34 (2024)
- Singapore ranks 6 of 34 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #19 of 210 (2024)
- Singapore ranks 19 of 210 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 128.1 per 100 people (2024)
- Singapore (170.8 per 100 people) is above the average of 128.1 per 100 people across the 34 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 177.4 per 100 people (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 1.9%); not an official figure.
- Mobile cellular subscriptions (2024)
- 10 million (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Singapore (2024)
- 94.4% (2024)
- 94.4% of the population in Singapore used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 6 million (2024)
- Singapore had a population of 6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | per 100 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 171 | −1.4% |
| 2023 | 173 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 173 | +9.5% |
| 2021 | 158 | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 150 | −5.7% |
| 2019 | 159 | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 152 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 150 | −1.4% |
| 2016 | 152 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 149 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 148 | −5.2% |
| 2013 | 157 | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 152 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 150 | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 145 | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 139 | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 133 | +3.5% |
| 2007 | 129 | +18.6% |
| 2006 | 109 | +5.8% |
| 2005 | 103 | +7.4% |
| 2004 | 95.6 | +10.6% |
| 2003 | 86.4 | +8.2% |
| 2002 | 79.9 | +9.9% |
| 2001 | 72.7 | +6.7% |
| 2000 | 68.1 | +65.6% |
| 1999 | 41.1 | +45.2% |
| 1998 | 28.3 | +25.5% |
| 1997 | 22.6 | +91.2% |
| 1996 | 11.8 | +36.7% |
| 1995 | 8.6 | +26.0% |
| 1994 | 6.9 | +27.6% |
| 1993 | 5.4 | +44.4% |
| 1992 | 3.7 | +41.6% |
| 1991 | 2.6 | +53.3% |
| 1990 | 1.7 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for mobile cellular subscriptions in Singapore?
Mobile cellular subscriptions in Singapore stood at 170.8 per 100 people in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the mobile subscriptions data for Singapore?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Singapore.
Where does the mobile subscriptions data for Singapore come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator IT.CEL.SETS.P2). The latest observation for Singapore is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has mobile subscriptions in Singapore changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 1.7 per 100 people in 1990 to 170.8 per 100 people in 2024.
How does Singapore compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
Singapore ranks 6 of 34 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 170.8 per 100 people versus a regional average of 128.1 per 100 people (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
IT.CEL.SETS.P2, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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