Singapore has reached a milestone of 5 billion passkeys in use worldwide, as reported by the FIDO Alliance. The adoption of passkeys has been driven by a shift away from passwords, with 80% of people in Singapore aware of passkeys and 65% having enabled one on at least one account. The data also reveals the scale of the damage caused by passwords, with one in seven Singapore consumers experiencing an account compromise or breach notification in the past year. The industry is now addressing the challenges highlighted in the data at Authenticate APAC 2026 in Singapore.
Singapore has reached a significant milestone in digital authentication, with an estimated 5 billion passkeys now in active use globally, according to the FIDO Alliance. This development marks a major shift away from traditional password-based authentication, driven by growing awareness and adoption of passkey technology. In Singapore, 80% of individuals are aware of passkeys, and 65% have enabled one on at least one account according to FIDO Alliance data. These figures reflect broader global trends, where 90% of people are now aware of passkeys, and 75% have enabled at least one as reported by FIDO Alliance.
