Singapore ICT Market Research Report: Forecast (2025-2030)

Market Insights & Analysis: Singapore ICT Market (2025-30):

The Singapore ICT Market size was valued at around USD 52 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 128 billion by 2030. Along with this, the market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 16.2% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-30. The main reason behind this growth is Singapore’s status as the digital capital of Asia. As a result, multiple ICT firms consider Singapore as the best place to establish their working offices as they get high-class infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and a vibrant ecosystem. Around 80 of the top 100 ICT companies in the world are present in Singapore.

Moreover, governmental support and policies play a major role in driving the growth of the ICT market. They launched the Smart Nation program in 2014 which aimed to encourage the use of technology in multiple sectors. In 2024, Smart Nation 2.0 was introduced to enhance the use of technology. Also, to support this goal, the government has introduced the Infocomm Technology & Smart Systems (ICT&SS) policy reform which focuses on improving how those services are delivered and managed. The government also provides funding and mentorships for new business innovations under its Startup SG Founder Scheme. Additionally, in 2024, the government set a budget of around USD 2.4 billion to improve its ICT infrastructure and services. All these factors show the government’s aim to enhance Singapore’s ICT environment.

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Furthermore, the 5G generation of the internet plays a major role in driving the growth of the market. For instance, in 2024, Singtel equipped the whole country with a 5G standalone network, a completely new network without dependence on old generations, which is popular for high speed, efficient operation, and capable of handling new technologies. This made Singapore the first country to get full 5G coverage. As a result, it attracts a lot of companies whose operations depend on the Internet, such as cloud services, e-commerce, software companies, etc. Therefore, due to high-class infrastructure including leading tech firms and advanced connectivity, fueled by government policies, Singapore has been a major hub for the establishment of numerous ICT companies, and this trend is expected to continue in the future as well.

Singapore ICT Market Driver:

Developed ICT Ecosystem with Advanced Companies & Connectivity – The highly developed ICT ecosystem of Singapore plays a major role in attracting multiple international companies. This is because of the availability of various global technology firms such as Google, Amazon, etc., and regional leaders such as Garena, Grab, etc. All these firms can collaborate to co-develop advanced solutions for their customers. For instance, IBM has worked with multiple financial services, logistics, and service industries in Singapore to develop and deliver new solutions.

Moreover, the connectivity of Singapore further helps companies to deliver better digital services and gain more customer satisfaction. For instance, cloud service providers such as Ali Cloud and Google Cloud invested in Singapore to access Southeast Asia markets. Therefore, due to the availability of a highly advanced ICT ecosystem, Singapore has been preferred by multiple firms in past years, and this trend is expected to continue in the forecast years as well.

Singapore ICT Market Opportunity:

High Increase Expected in the Availability of Skilled Workforce – The number of skilled workers will increase in Singapore in the coming years. This is because of the excellent education system of Singapore. Moreover, various organizations and companies are playing a major role in improving the skills of learners in various technological fields. For instance, IBM collaborated with multiple organizations via its SkillsBuild program in 2024. This will help multiple local students to learn from a wide variety of courses, including AI, data analytics, cybersecurity, etc., under the guidance of top IBM leaders, and that too free of cost. As a result, the students will be industry-ready just after passing their schools. This will help multiple companies to hire skilled talents in less time and at lower costs, hence attracting more MNCs. Therefore, the increasing skilled population will attract numerous companies to establish or expand their work facilities in Singapore, thus providing a lucrative growth opportunity for the market.

Singapore ICT Market Challenge:

High Number of Cyber Crimes in the Singapore Market – The number of cases of cyber breaches in Singapore has increased over the years. For instance, more than 70% of the companies faced cyber-attacks in 2024. The most specific cases are regarding email security, cloud services, network security, and data center security. These cases are high in Singapore because various organizations depend on external vendors and partners to support their operations, and one weak line can expose their data to cyber threats. As a result, various companies face losses due to such crimes, and multiple companies are prevented from setting up their regional offices in Singapore. Therefore, cyber threats present a challenge for the growth of multiple organizations as well as the ICT market, and they will restrain the growth of the market in the future as well because of the expected rise in cyber threats.

Singapore ICT Market Trend:

Growing Use of Blockchain Technology – Various industries in the ICT market have been observed using blockchain technology in their operations with the financial sector as the most prominent one. This is done to enhance the security of the transactions. For instance, Ripple, a blockchain company got a licence to operate in Singapore. It will help banks and financial institutes to make payments in XRP, a cryptocurrency with which Ripple is highly associated. Additionally, other sectors have also been integrating this technology in their operations, such as healthcare, supply chains, real estate, government, etc. Therefore, blockchain technology has gained traction in the Singapore ICT market due to the increasing concerns regarding safe transactions, and this trend is expected to remain in the future as well.

Singapore ICT Market (2025-30): Segmentation Analysis

The Singapore ICT Market study of MarkNtel Advisors evaluates & highlights the major trends and influencing factors in each segment. It includes predictions for the period 2025–30 at the country level. Based on the analysis, the market has been further classified as:

Based on Type:

• Hardware
• Software
• IT Services
• Telecommunication Services

Based on the type of Information & Communication Technology (ICT), IT services lead the market with a share of around 48%. This is because a lot of companies are using cloud-based services to reduce their expenses, such as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Product-as-a-Service (PaaS), and other cloud-based services. All these are IT services that are provided by a few major companies to multiple small and medium-sized enterprises. Moreover, the focus of companies towards cyber security is also continuously increasing, which inclines them to invest in security services, thus increasing the use of this segment. Furthermore, network security, consulting, and analytics are some other commonly used IT services. Therefore, IT services have been the most popular segment in historical years, and this dominance is expected to continue in the forecast period as well.

Based on End-User:

• IT & Telecom
• BFSI
• Government
• Manufacturing
• Energy & Utilities
• Retail
• Others

Based on the end-user industry, the BFSI segment dominates the market with a market share of around 36%. This is because most of the banks and financial institutes have become the part of ICT market by using multiple technologies in their operations such as machine learning, data analytics, blockchains, cloud services, and AI for chatbots, face recognition, etc. Moreover, the digitalization goals of Singapore further increase the use of hardware and software in the workings of this sector. Therefore, there is a large number of BSFI industries in the Singaporean market that have been using multiple technologies in their operations, and this dominance is expected to remain in the future as well due to the expansion of e-commerce and financial transactions.

Singapore ICT Industry Recent Development:

• 2024: Google completed the establishment of its fourth data center in Singapore. With this completion, the total investment of the company in Singapore’s digital infrastructure reached around USD 5 billion. This data center will help the country to become a regional data center hub.
• 2024: IBM announced a collaboration with the National University of Singapore (NUS) to establish a new AI research and innovation center. This center aimed to accelerate IBM’s scientific research and demonstrate Singapore’s strong research and innovation ecosystem.

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