Singapore
Country statistics · 1990–present
Singapore at a Glance
Singapore is home to 6 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing slowly. At a GDP per capita of $120,383, it is a high-income economy — placing it among the wealthiest nations per person. Life expectancy at birth stands at 83.3 years, among the highest in the world.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 6 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 7.4 and a death rate of 6.0 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 1.4 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 8,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Singapore is a mid-sized economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $754 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $120,383 per person, it is classified as a high-income economy — placing it among the wealthiest nations per person. Real GDP growth is projected at 2.5% in 2029, representing modest growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 2.1% (2029 IMF projection), indicating effectively at full employment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 83.3 years (2024), among the highest in the world. Current health expenditure per person is $3,922 (2023), representing moderate per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 97.7% (2021), reflecting high literacy rates. 94.4% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating near-universal internet access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 100.0% of the population (2024), representing near-universal access to safe drinking water.