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Singaporean Scorecard

Country profile

Singapore is a modern city-state in Southeast Asia known for its impressive skyline, efficient infrastructure, and a highly diverse and multicultural society. It has a population of 5.9 million, a population growth rate of 4.86%, and a median age of 35.10 years.

Its history as a trading port under British colonial rule has given way to rapid economic growth, creating a melting pot of Asian cultures.

Today, Singapore is celebrated for its global financial hub status, world-class education and healthcare systems, and a unique blend of traditional customs with modern urban living.

Its capital city is Singapore.

How does Singapore compare to other countries?

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Singapore worsened by 0.3% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Singapore improved by 7.6% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Singapore improved by 50.8% from 2023 to 2024

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy showed no change from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Singapore improved by 5.6% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development in Singapore improved by 1.1% from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Singapore improved by 9.4% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Singapore worsened by 0.3% from 2023 to 2024

Freedom in the World showed no change from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Singapore worsened by 19.8% from 2022 to 2023

PISA Scores (Reading) in Singapore worsened by 1.1% from 2018 to 2022

PISA Scores (Math) in Singapore improved by 1.1% from 2018 to 2022

PISA Scores (Science) in Singapore improved by 1.8% from 2018 to 2022

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception showed no change from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Singapore worsened by 2.4% from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate in Singapore improved by 41.2% from 2020 to 2021

Government Effectiveness in Singapore improved by 8.1% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Singapore worsened by 1.4% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Singapore worsened by 1.4% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Singapore worsened by 8.3% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Singapore worsened by 0.5% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Singapore improved by 18.8% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Singapore improved by 22.2% from 2020 to 2021