Executive Summary

Southeast Asia is one of the world’s fastest-growing regions in digital device adoption. Its internet usage is highly focused on mobile devices. Nearly 90% of its internet users will also use smartphones in 2023, but over a third of the population will remain offline by the end of this year.

Key Question: How does Southeast Asia stack up against other regions in digital adoption?

KEY STAT: In 2023, 88.9% of internet users in Southeast Asia will also be smartphone users—a higher rate than those in more economically advanced regions like North America and Western Europe.