🇸🇬 Singapore
With 6,111,175 inhabitants (2025), Singapore ranks 112 out of 213 in the population ranking (Asia). GDP per capita – Singapore: $98,814 /inh. (2025), ranking 8 out of 211. Economic growth is 5 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 2.8 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 0.9 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Singapore, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): GDP per capita, purchasing power parity (1/201), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Government effectiveness (WGI) (1/203).
Weaknesses – Singapore, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Central government debt (106/109), Renewable fresh water per person (167/181), Protected land areas (180/210).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Singapore has $98,814 /inh., above the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Singapore has 2.8 %, below the regional median (Asia: 3.8 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Singapore has 0.9 %, below the regional median (Asia: 2.4 %).
- GDP growth: Singapore has 5 %, above the regional median (Asia: 4 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $163,354 /inh. | 2025 | 1 of 201 |
| GDP per capita | $98,814 /inh. | 2025 | 8 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $50,690 /inh. | 2021 | 9 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $81,760 /inh. | 2025 | 11 of 205 |
| GDP | $603.9B | 2025 | 27 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $998.3B | 2025 | 33 of 201 |
| GDP growth | 5 % | 2025 | 51 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 3.7 % | 2025 | 58 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 0 % | 2021 | 187 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad money supply (M3) | 147.7 % | 2020 | 9 of 164 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | -1.8 % | 2025 | 14 of 210 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 0.9 % | 2025 | 37 of 191 |
| Price of a Big Mac | $5.77 | 2026 | 39 of 55 |
| Lending interest rate | 5.3 % | 2021 | 117 of 146 |
| Real interest rate | -5.2 % | 2021 | 138 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 1.31 LCU/$ | 2025 | 159 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in services | 85.9 % | 2025 | 4 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 67.7 % | 2025 | 24 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 69.7 % | 2025 | 29 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 2.8 % | 2025 | 33 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 6.8 % | 2025 | 41 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 14 % | 2025 | 149 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 12.7 % | 2025 | 155 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 0.1 % | 2025 | 184 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exports of goods and services | 177.9 % | 2025 | 4 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 142.5 % | 2025 | 4 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 320.3 % | 2025 | 4 of 192 |
| High-technology exports | 59.4 % | 2024 | 5 of 185 |
| Services exports | $422B | 2025 | 6 of 198 |
| Current account balance | 16.7 % | 2025 | 10 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $566.9B | 2025 | 13 of 205 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $159.1B | 2025 | 2 of 203 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 26.3 % | 2025 | 8 of 201 |
| International tourism receipts | $20.4B | 2018 | 11 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 2,742,000 arr. | 2020 | 55 of 202 |
| Official development aid received | 0 % | 1995 | 149 of 160 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget balance | 3.4 % | 2024 | 15 of 158 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 39 % | 2024 | 18 of 159 |
| Research and development spending | 1.8 % | 2022 | 23 of 155 |
| Military spending | 3 % | 2025 | 35 of 165 |
| Tax revenue | 13.6 % | 2024 | 102 of 161 |
| Central government debt | 167.8 % | 2024 | 106 of 109 |
| Central government spending | 17.1 % | 2023 | 125 of 160 |
| Government final consumption | 10.3 % | 2025 | 161 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock market capitalization | 136.5 % | 2025 | 11 of 101 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 128.4 % | 2020 | 11 of 184 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $432.1B | 2025 | 11 of 180 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 4.4 months | 2025 | 88 of 177 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross savings | 40 % | 2025 | 10 of 178 |
| Services | 71.6 % | 2025 | 29 of 202 |
| Manufacturing | 17.4 % | 2025 | 33 of 201 |
| Gross capital formation | 22.5 % | 2025 | 99 of 185 |
| Industry (including construction) | 22.7 % | 2025 | 108 of 205 |
| Household final consumption | 31.1 % | 2025 | 182 of 189 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 0 % | 2025 | 201 of 203 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban population | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 74.1 % | 2025 | 8 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 106.8 per 100 women | 2025 | 17 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 51.7 % | 2025 | 17 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 99.9 % | 2020 | 49 of 178 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 106 per 100 girls | 2024 | 55 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 96.9 % | 2021 | 57 of 145 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 14.2 % | 2025 | 70 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 35.1 yrs | 2023 | 93 of 226 |
| Population | 6,111,175 inhab. | 2025 | 112 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 48.3 % | 2025 | 197 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 35 per 100 | 2025 | 206 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 11.7 % | 2025 | 207 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy life expectancy | 72.9 yrs | 2023 | 1 of 183 |
| Road traffic deaths | 2.1 per 100,000 | 2019 | 8 of 188 |
| Infant mortality | 2.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 13 of 194 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 83.3 yrs | 2024 | 14 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 2.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 14 of 194 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 85.6 yrs | 2024 | 15 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 81.2 yrs | 2024 | 17 of 213 |
| Male suicide rate | 10 per 100,000 | 2023 | 56 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 7.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 65 of 183 |
| Population growth | 1.22 % | 2025 | 82 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 4.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 92 of 183 |
| Death rate | 6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 158 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 7.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 195 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 0.97 children/woman | 2024 | 209 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to basic sanitation | 100 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 100 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| Measles vaccination | 97 % | 2024 | 31 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 6.56 per 1,000 | 2022 | 52 of 196 |
| Physicians | 2.83 per 1,000 | 2022 | 67 of 193 |
| Hospital beds | 2.8 per 1,000 | 2023 | 73 of 190 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 25.4 % | 2023 | 82 of 191 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 43 per 100,000 | 2024 | 103 of 206 |
| Health expenditure | 4.5 % | 2023 | 137 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weight of men | 70.2 kg | 2021 | 30 of 48 |
| Average weight of women | 58.8 kg | 2021 | 38 of 48 |
| Obesity among adult women | 15.5 % | 2024 | 40 of 196 |
| Tobacco use | 13.8 % | 2024 | 59 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 22.1 % | 2024 | 60 of 165 |
| Adult obesity | 17 % | 2024 | 62 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among women | 5.6 % | 2024 | 78 of 165 |
| Average height of women | 160.3 cm | 2014 | 81 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 172.6 cm | 2014 | 82 of 198 |
| Obesity among adult men | 18.2 % | 2024 | 83 of 196 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 24.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 128 of 190 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 2.2 L/person | 2024 | 142 of 202 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 11.4 % | 2024 | 147 of 207 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 23 kg/m² | 2016 | 173 of 190 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 30.8 % | 2020 | 9 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 9.1 % | 2020 | 11 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 5.3 % | 2020 | 17 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 48.7 % | 2024 | 19 of 212 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 19.9 % | 2020 | 39 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.66 | 2003 | 47 of 204 |
| Frequent prayer | 53.1 % | 2022 | 49 of 80 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 42.6 % | 2022 | 53 of 112 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 62 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 16.1 % | 2020 | 62 of 192 |
| Importance of religion in life | 65.1 % | 2022 | 68 of 114 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.38 | 2003 | 95 of 203 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.39 | 2003 | 109 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 18.8 % | 2020 | 134 of 192 |
| Majority religion | No absolute majority | 2020 | 7 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 8,329 inh./km² | 2024 | 3 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 193 km | 2026 | 137 of 227 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 0 countries | 2026 | 155 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 0 km | 2026 | 162 of 230 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 1.4 ° | 2026 | 175 of 232 |
| Land area | 725 km² | 2024 | 180 of 212 |
| Total area | 736 km² | 2024 | 182 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual rainfall | 2,497 mm | 2022 | 14 of 180 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0.7 % | 2015 | 56 of 212 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 106 m³/inh. | 2022 | 167 of 181 |
| Highest point | 166 m | 2026 | 210 of 229 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest cover | 21.8 % | 2024 | 129 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 4.6 % | 2025 | 180 of 210 |
| Arable land | 0.8 % | 2024 | 186 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 0.9 % | 2024 | 205 of 207 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum voting age | 21 yrs | 2026 | 1 of 222 |
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.78 | 2025 | 59 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.37 | 2025 | 79 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.36 | 2025 | 86 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.43 | 2025 | 95 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.39 | 2025 | 127 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.12 | 2025 | 135 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.41 | 2025 | 136 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.97 | 2025 | 16 of 174 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.9 | 2025 | 37 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.26 | 2025 | 64 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.72 | 2025 | 94 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.47 | 2025 | 108 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.59 | 2025 | 108 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.65 | 2025 | 112 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.53 | 2025 | 116 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.4 | 2025 | 133 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 2.09 | 2025 | 1 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 2.11 | 2025 | 1 of 203 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 84 pts | 2024 | 3 of 179 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 1.97 | 2025 | 4 of 205 |
| Political corruption index | 0.01 | 2025 | 4 of 173 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 1.33 | 2025 | 12 of 205 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 2.56 | 2025 | 13 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.97 | 2025 | 14 of 173 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 1.49 | 2025 | 18 of 205 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.87 | 2025 | 37 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -0.17 | 2025 | 114 of 203 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in parliament | 32.3 % | 2025 | 61 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,959 | 2025 | 67 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 13.3 % | 2025 | 132 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | No complete prohibition | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Law covering some forms of violence | 2025 | 38 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 91.8 /100 | 2025 | 43 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 50 /100 | 2025 | 51 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 75 /100 | 2025 | 87 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 66.7 /100 | 2025 | 107 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 124 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 50 /100 | 2025 | 151 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 25 /100 | 2025 | 155 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -1.1 pts | 2025 | 148 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible with surgery and sterilization | 2025 | 4 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | Restrictions provided by law | 2025 | 43 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 0.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 1 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 27 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 30 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 52 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Retained and applied | 2026 | 53 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Derivatives only (CBD, medicines) | 2026 | 9 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 24 wks | 2026 | 1 of 61 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 2.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 15 of 213 |
| Maternal mortality | 6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 28 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.6 % | 2021 | 58 of 204 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 55 % | 1997 | 58 of 181 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 100 % | 2023 | 1 of 210 |
| Trade union membership rate | 22.2 % | 2019 | 48 of 137 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 18.1 % | 2012 | 60 of 99 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 2.7 /10 | 2024 | 122 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 21 yrs | 2026 | 1 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 0.1 % | 2025 | 4 of 144 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 10 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | All four conditions are met | 2025 | 45 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Recognized for Muslims only | 2026 | 7 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 6 yrs | 2025 | 174 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | Compulsory military service | 2026 | 61 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voting compulsory by law | 2026 | 27 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Singapore?
Singapore has about 6,111,175 inhabitants (2025), ranking 112 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Singapore?
GDP per capita is $98,814 /inh. (2025): Singapore ranks 8 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Singapore?
Annual inflation is 0.9 % (2025); Singapore ranks 37 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Singapore?
The unemployment rate is 2.8 % (2025); Singapore ranks 33 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Singapore stand in its region (Asia)?
GDP per capita: Singapore has $98,814 /inh., above the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Singapore come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.