Country Basics
Country
Republic of Singapore
Capital
Singapore
Currency
Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Dial code
+65
Internet code
.sg
Location
Island in Southeast Asia, between Malaysia and Indonesia
Facts & Figures
Key updated facts and figures about the Republic of Singapore (2025 / 2024): demographics, economy, society, governance, and geography — presented in a clean, centred layout.
Demographics
Population (mid-2025)
≈ 6.09 million
Growth (’23–’24)
≈ 2.0%
Density
≈ 8,207 per km²
Median age
~36 years
Economy
GDP 2024 (USD)
~ US$547.4 billion
GDP growth 2024
+4.4%
Q2 2025 y-o-y
+4.3%
2025 outlook
~ 1–3%
Per-capita GDP
S$121,161
Per-capita GNI
S$101,464
Social Indicators
Life expectancy (2024)
~ 83.5 years
Literacy (15+)
~ 96.8%
Home ownership (2022)
~ 89.3%
Fertility trend
Very low (< 1.0 TFR), ageing population
Ethnic & Religion
Ethnic groups
Chinese 74%, Malay 15.6%, Indian 9%, Other 3–4%
Religions
Buddhism 31%, Christianity 19%, Islam 15–16%, Taoism 8%, Hinduism 5%, Other/None 20%
Governance
Official languages
English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil
System
Unitary Parliamentary Republic
Geography
Area (land)
~ 736 km²
Highest point
Bukit Timah Hill (163.63 m)
Climate
Equatorial; warm, humid; no distinct seasons
Coastline length
Bukit Timah Hill (193 km)
Summary Table
| Category | Latest Data |
|---|---|
| Population (mid-2025) | ~ 6.09 million |
| Population growth (’23–’24) | ~ 2.0% |
| Population density | ~ 8,207 per km² |
| GDP 2024 (USD) | ~ US$547.4 billion |
| GDP growth 2024 | + 4.4% |
| Q2 2025 GDP growth | + 4.3% y-o-y |
| 2025 outlook | ~ 1–3% |
| Per-capita GDP (SGD) | S$121,161 |
| Per-capita GNI (SGD) | S$101,464 |
| Life expectancy | ~ 83.5 years |
| Highest point | Bukit Timah Hill (163.63 m) |
| Area | ~ 736 km² |
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