AI Reports · Google · 2026-10-21 · Report / white paper
Southeast Asia’s digital economy to hit $368 billion
The 11th e-Conomy SEA report projects that Southeast Asia's digital economy will reach $368 billion in 2026 and $1 trillion by 2035, with generative AI driving growth. Generative AI is now an essential part of daily life for 243 million Southeast Asians (58% of the working population) and is growing four times faster than mobile internet. Most consumers now trust AI and are ready for agents to handle their shopping, and sustaining this momentum will require expanding data center infrastructure, improving energy efficiency, and establishing unified digital trade policies.