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Singapore: key facts and figures
Singapore has 5.8 million people, 4 official languages, the Singapore Dollar and 14 public holidays a year. It ranks 192nd of 194 countries for children per woman.
5.8 millionpeople
SGDcurrency
Malayofficial language
+65calling code
Leftdriving side
Every figure shows how Singapore differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
5.8 millionPopulation
- Annual change+0.75%
- Fertility rate1 per woman#192
- Aged 65 and over13.66%#60
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$98,814Output per person
- Total economy$603.9 billion#27
- Real growth+5%#45
- Inflation0.9%#148
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.946Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.823#31
- Life expectancy83.7 years#8
- Mean schooling12 years#41
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Singapore DollarCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeSGD
- SymbolSGD
- CapitalSingapore
Languages
which languages hold official status
Malay, Mandarin, Tamil, EnglishOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type GPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+65
- Time zoneAsia/Singapore
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
14Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Feb 17Chinese New Year
- Feb 18Chinese New Year Holiday
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
94.4%Internet use
- E-government index0.969#3
- Global rank#3
- E-government groupVery High
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Island countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointCentral hilly area
- ClimateSingapore has a humid equatorial climate with high temperatures, frequent rainfall and monsoon influences throughout the year.
Education
how the school system is structured
98.4%Eligible for secondary
- Progress to post-secondary97.3%
- Public diploma pathway48.2%
- Public degree pathway45.0%
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