Our digital government rankings

Making a mark on the international stage with our Digital Government initiatives

Nations all over the world look up to Singapore for its innovative digital government, made possible through our Smart Nation drive.

Singapore's ranking in the United Nations e-Government Survey

Singapore was ranked 3^rd in the world in 2024 as part of the United Nations e-Government Survey, which provides a comprehensive assessment of the digital government landscape across all 193 Member States.

The survey is published biennially and recognises that each country pursues e-Government initiatives to realise its own national development goals. Denmark and Estonia were the top two leading countries in 2024's e-Government development assessment.

Singapore has been recognised for its long-standing leadership in digital governance, driven by several key factors:

• Advanced Digital Infrastructure: Singapore has built a robust and sophisticated digital infrastructure, ensuring high accessibility and efficiency in digital government services.

• Adoption of Cutting-Edge Technologies: Singapore leverages innovative technologies like AI and IoT to enhance public service delivery.

• Strong Regulatory Frameworks: Singapore's digital development is guided by well-established policies and strategic plans, ensuring sustainable and secure growth in digital government.

• Citizen Engagement and Inclusiveness: The digital services in Singapore are designed to be seamless, secure, and inclusive.

Screenshot taken from UN E-Government Survey 2024 Infographics.

Singapore’s Smart City ranking

Singapore came 5^th in the world and 1st in Asia as part of the IMD Smart Cities Index in 2024. 

It’s published by Switzerland’s Institute for Management Development (IMD) and used data to rank 141 cities by how they use technology to address the city’s challenges and improve the quality of life for its residents. 

Zurich, Oslo and Canberra were the top three cities respectively.

Screenshot taken from IMD Smart Cities Index report.

Singapore's World Digital Competitiveness Ranking

Developed by the IMD World Competitiveness Center, the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking assesses the ability and readiness of 64 economies to adopt and utilise digital technologies as a key driver for economic transformation in business, government, and society.

By combining quantitative data with survey responses from business and government leaders, these rankings offer valuable insights to help governments and companies focus their resources and identify best practices for digital transformation.

In 2023, Singapore was ranked 3^rd out of 64 economies.

Screenshot taken from IMD World Competitiveness Center.

Singapore's ranking in Global Innovation Index (GII)

The Global Innovation Index (GII) evaluates the innovation capabilities of around 132 economies against a backdrop of economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

By ranking these economies based on approximately 80 indicators, the GII provides a comprehensive picture of innovation strengths and weaknesses, covering aspects like the political environment, education, infrastructure, and knowledge creation. This tool helps monitor performance and benchmark developments within regions or income groups, highlighting the multi-dimensional nature of innovation.

In the 2023 edition of GII, Singapore ranked 5^th among the 132 economies featured.

Screenshot taken from Global Innovation Index 2023.