Online Bill Payments Statistics in Singapore (2026)
As of the 2021 data, 58.1% of adults in Singapore paid bills online or from a mobile phone, per World Bank Global Findex. Up from 49.7% in 2017 to 58.1% in 2021 (+8.4 percentage points). Singapore ranks #6 of 16 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #25 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 58.1% (2021)
- Online Bill Payments in Singapore as of 2021, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2017
- +8.4 pp (2021)
- Up from 49.7% in 2017 to 58.1% in 2021 (+8.4 percentage points).
- Record high (2021)
- 58.1% (2021)
- The 2021 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Singapore.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #6 of 16 (2021)
- Singapore ranks 6 of 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #25 of 142 (2021)
- Singapore ranks 25 of 142 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 43.2% (2021)
- Singapore (58.1%) is above the average of 43.2% across the 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Among women (2021)
- 54.3% (2021)
- Value for women in Singapore, same 2021 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2021)
- 62.2% (2021)
- Value for men in Singapore, same 2021 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −7.9 pp (2021)
- In 2021, the figure was 54.3% for women and 62.2% for men — 7.9 percentage points lower among women.
- Among the poorest 40% (2021)
- 48% (2021)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Singapore in 2021.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −10.1 pp (2021)
- The poorest 40% (48%) are 10.1 percentage points below the national figure (58.1%).
- 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, 2017–2021
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 58.1% | +8.4 pp |
| 2017 | 49.7% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Singapore paid bills online or from a mobile phone?
58.1% of adults in Singapore paid bills online or from a mobile phone in 2021, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has online bill payments in Singapore changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 49.7% in 2017 to 58.1% in 2021.
How does Singapore compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
Singapore ranks 6 of 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 58.1% versus a regional average of 43.2% (latest values per country).
Where does Singapore rank globally on online bill payments?
Singapore ranks 25 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin26a, 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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