Singapore

Singapore : economy statistics and industry reports

  • Updated on : 27 August 2012  Source : The World Factbook

Imports

$NA $366.3 billion
$311.7 billion (2010 est.)

Exports

$414.8 billion (2011 est.)
$358.5 billion (2010 est.)

Inflation rate (consumer prices)

5.2% (2011 est.)
2.8% (2010 est.)

Unemployment rate

2% (2011 est.)
2.2% (2010 est.)

GDP - per capita (PPP)

$60,500 (2011 est.)
$58,700 (2010 est.)
$52,200 (2009 est.)
note: data are in 2011 US dollars

National product real growth rate

14.7% (2010 est.)
-1.3% (2009 est.)
1.8% (2008 est.)

Internet users

3.235 million (2009)

Telephones - mobile cellular

7.307 million (2009)

Population growth rate

1.993% (2012 est.)

Population

5,353,494 (July 2012 est.)

Historical background

Singapore was founded as a British trading colony in 1819.

It joined the Malaysian Federation in 1963 but separated two years later and became independent.

Singapore subsequently became one of the world's most prosperous countries with strong international trading links (its port is one of the world's busiest in terms of tonnage handled) and with per capita GDP equal to that of the leading nations of Western Europe.

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Singapore

Economic overview

Singapore has a highly developed and successful free-market economy.

It enjoys a remarkably open and corruption-free environment, stable prices, and a per capita GDP higher than that of most developed countries.

The economy depends heavily on exports, particularly in consumer electronics, information technology products, pharmaceuticals, and on a growing financial services sector.

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The Economist Intelligence Unit

Country Forecast Singapore June 2013 Updater

Country Forecast Singapore June 2013 Updater

  • $ 635
  • Country report
  • June 2013
  • by The Economist Intelligence Unit

OVERVIEW The Economist Intelligence Unit expects the People's Action Party (PAP) to remain in power during the forecast period, following its victory in the May 2011 general election. Pressure will grow ...

  • Countries : Singapore

PRS Group

Country Forecasts (Subscription, two issues per year, April & October)

Country Forecasts (Subscription, two issues per year, April & October)

  • $ 840
  • Country report
  • April 2013
  • by PRS Group

Country Forecasts is a 480-page perfect-bound volume published in April and October. This publication provides a four-page summary of forecasts and data for each of the 100 countries monitored by Political ...

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Dun and Bradstreet (Altares)

D&B Country RiskLine Report: Singapore

D&B Country RiskLine Report: Singapore

  • $ 98
  • Country report
  • January 2013
  • by Dun and Bradstreet (Altares)

Risk Update Significant challenges lay ahead despite the narrow avoidance of recession. Report Summary This D&B Country RiskLine Report will help you analyze the risks, opportunities and likely payment ...

  • Countries : Singapore

MarketLine

Country Analysis Report: Singapore, In-depth PESTLE Insights

Country Analysis Report: Singapore, In-depth PESTLE Insights

  • $ 350
  • Country report
  • October 2012
  • by MarketLine

Introduction Singapore is a highly trade-dependent economy with one of the highest trade-to-GDP ratios in the world. The country's exports equate to approximately 200% of its GDP. Singapore's industries ...

  • Countries : Singapore

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