Singapore Dollar

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Singapore Housing Index

Housing Index in Singapore increased to 256.70 Index Points in the first quarter of 2013 from 255.80 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2012. Housing Index in Singapore is reported by the Urban Redevelopment Authority. Historically, from 1975 until 2013, Singapore Housing Index averaged 98.63 Index Points reaching an all time high of 256.70 Index Points in February of 2013 and a record low of 8 Index Points in February of 1978. In Singapore, Housing Index is measured by the property price index for detached houses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Housing Index.

source: Urban Redevelopment Authority

Singapore Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies in Singapore decreased to 43900 Jobs in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 56400 Jobs in the third quarter of 2012. Job Vacancies in Singapore is reported by the Ministry of Manpower, Singapore. Historically, from 1990 until 2012, Singapore Job Vacancies averaged 33311.83 Jobs reaching an all time high of 56400 Jobs in August of 2012 and a record low of 12000 Jobs in May of 2003. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Job Vacancies.

source: Ministry of Manpower, Singapore

Singapore Consumer Spending

Consumer Spending in Singapore increased to 27471.50 SGD Million in the first quarter of 2013 from 27400.90 SGD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Consumer Spending in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 1975 until 2013, Singapore Consumer Spending averaged 13130.49 SGD Million reaching an all time high of 27471.50 SGD Million in February of 2013 and a record low of 3553.90 SGD Million in February of 1975. . This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Consumer Spending.

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore Car Registrations

Car Registrations in Singapore increased to 3599 Cars in April of 2013 from 3392 Cars in March of 2013. Car Registrations in Singapore is reported by the Land Transport Authority, Singapore. Historically, from 1990 until 2013, Singapore Car Registrations averaged 6710.74 Cars reaching an all time high of 16204 Cars in March of 2006 and a record low of 2659 Cars in February of 1997. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Car Registrations.

source: Land Transport Authority, Singapore

Singapore Industrial Production

Industrial Production in Singapore increased 4.70 percent in April of 2013 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Singapore is reported by the Singapore Economic Development Board. Historically, from 2000 until 2013, Singapore Industrial Production averaged 6.24 Percent reaching an all time high of 58.60 Percent in May of 2010 and a record low of -32.20 Percent in March of 2009. In Singapore, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in the manufacturing sector of the economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Industrial Production.

source: Singapore Economic Development Board

Singapore GDP Annual Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Singapore expanded 0.20 percent in the first quarter of 2013 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 2007 until 2013, Singapore GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 4.54 Percent reaching an all time high of 19.80 Percent in June of 2010 and a record low of -8.40 Percent in March of 2009. In Singapore, services are the biggest sector of the economy and account for 72 percent of GDP. Within services the most important segments are: wholesale and retail trade (18 percent of total GDP); business services (16 percent); finance and insurance (13 percent), transport and storage (10 percent) and information and communications (5 percent). Industry contributes the remaining 28 percent total output. Manufacturing (21 percent) and construction (5 percent) are the most important industry segments. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore GDP Annual Growth Rate.

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore GDP Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Singapore expanded 1.80 percent in the first quarter of 2013 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 2007 until 2013, Singapore GDP Growth Rate averaged 5.20 Percent reaching an all time high of 36.40 Percent in March of 2010 and a record low of -13 Percent in September of 2010. Since gaining independence in 1963, Singaporean economy has been growing rapidly and as a result the country has now one of the highest GDP per capita in the world. The economy depends heavily on foreign trade; both from port activities and from exports of electronic components and refined oil. The country is a leading foreign direct investment recipient due to its status of one of the freest, most competitive and most business-friendly economies in the world. Singapore is also an important financial center. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore GDP Growth Rate.

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore Current Account

Singapore recorded a Current Account surplus of 13572.40 Million SGD in the first quarter of 2013. Current Account in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 1986 until 2013, Singapore Current Account averaged 7163.39 Million SGD reaching an all time high of 21544.80 Million SGD in August of 2010 and a record low of -662.70 Million SGD in February of 1987. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Current Account.

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore Inflation Rate

The inflation rate in Singapore was recorded at 1.50 percent in April of 2013. Inflation Rate in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 1962 until 2013, Singapore Inflation Rate averaged 2.83 Percent reaching an all time high of 34 Percent in March of 1974 and a record low of -3.10 Percent in September of 1976. In Singapore, the most important categories in the consumer price index are housing (25 percent of total weight) and food (22 percent). The index also includes: transport (16 percent), education (7 percent), health (6 percent), communication (5 percent) and clothing and footwear (3 percent). Recreation, alcoholic beverages, tobacco and others account for the remaining 16 percent of total weight. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Inflation Rate.

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore Balance of Trade

Singapore recorded a trade surplus of 4208200 Thousand SGD in April of 2013. Balance of Trade in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 1964 until 2013, Singapore Balance of Trade averaged 369614.40 Thousand SGD reaching an all time high of 9600000 Thousand SGD in November of 2003 and a record low of -1985810 Thousand SGD in October of 1993. Singapore economy relies on purchasing of intermediate goods and exporting of high-value added products. Main exports are: electronic goods (31 percent of total exports), fuel (26 percent) and chemicals (12 percent). Main imports are: fuel (33 percent of total imports), electronic components (25 percent), machinery (16 percent), chemicals (6 percent) and manufactured goods (5 percent). Main trading partners are China (12 percent of total exports and 11 percent imports) and Malaysia (12 percent exports and 11 percent imports). Others include: United States, Indonesia and Japan. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Balance of Trade.

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore Imports

Imports in Singapore increased to 39653400 Thousand SGD in April of 2013 from 36906900 Thousand SGD in March of 2013. Imports in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 1964 until 2013, Singapore Imports averaged 11760354.65 Thousand SGD reaching an all time high of 43135700 Thousand SGD in July of 2008 and a record low of 266381 Thousand SGD in July of 1964. Singapore main imports are: fuel (33 percent of total imports), electronic components (25 percent), machinery (16 percent), chemicals (6 percent) and manufactured goods (5 percent). Main import partners are: China (11 percent), Malaysia (11 percent), United States (9 percent), South Korea (8 percent), Japan (6 percent) and Indonesia (5 percent). This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Imports.

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore Exports

Exports in Singapore increased to 43861600 Thousand SGD in April of 2013 from 41537600 Thousand SGD in March of 2013. Exports in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 1964 until 2013, Singapore Exports averaged 12158403.06 Thousand SGD reaching an all time high of 46051500 Thousand SGD in March of 2011 and a record low of 197677 Thousand SGD in July of 1964. Singapore derives most of its revenue from foreign trade. Main exports are: electronic goods (31 percent of total exports), fuel (26 percent) and chemicals (12 percent). Others include: food, textiles and transport equipment. Main export partners are: China (12 percent of total exports), Hong Kong (12 percent), Malaysia (12 percent), Indonesia (10 percent), United States (6 percent) and Australia (6 percent). This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Exports.

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore Labour Costs

Labour Costs in Singapore increased to 129.90 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 111.47 Index Points in the third quarter of 2012. Labour Costs in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Singapore Labour Costs averaged 96.62 Index Points reaching an all time high of 129.93 Index Points in February of 2009 and a record low of 57.37 Index Points in May of 1980. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Labour Costs.

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore Import Prices

Import Prices in Singapore decreased to 97.85 Index Points in March of 2013 from 98.96 Index Points in February of 2013. Import Prices in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 1974 until 2013, Singapore Import Prices averaged 95.84 Index Points reaching an all time high of 121.21 Index Points in March of 1981 and a record low of 72.14 Index Points in May of 1975. In Singapore, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Import Prices.

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore Wages in Manufacturing

Wages in Manufacturing in Singapore increased to 4903 SGD in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 4057 SGD in the third quarter of 2012. Wages in Manufacturing in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 2010 until 2012, Singapore Wages in Manufacturing averaged 4419.77 SGD reaching an all time high of 4904 SGD in February of 2012 and a record low of 3797 SGD in May of 2010. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Wages in Manufacturing.

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore Wages

Wages in Singapore increased to 4773 SGD in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 4078 SGD in the third quarter of 2012. Wages in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 1989 until 2012, Singapore Wages averaged 2951.11 SGD reaching an all time high of 4773 SGD in November of 2012 and a record low of 1302 SGD in May of 1989. In Singapore, wages are benchmarked using average monthly earnings. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Wages.

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore Unemployed Persons

Unemployed Persons in Singapore decreased to 87.10 Thousand Persons in 2012 from 87.40 Thousand Persons in 2011. Unemployed Persons in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 1967 until 2012, Singapore Unemployed Persons averaged 57.91 Thousand Persons reaching an all time high of 124.10 Thousand Persons in June of 2009 and a record low of 25.80 Thousand Persons in June of 1990. In Singapore, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Unemployed Persons.

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore Terms of Trade

Terms of Trade in Singapore increased to 99.71 Index Points in March of 2013 from 99.39 Index Points in February of 2013. Terms of Trade in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 1978 until 2013, Singapore Terms of Trade averaged 128.54 Index Points reaching an all time high of 167.24 Index Points in March of 1983 and a record low of 93.05 Index Points in March of 2012. In Singapore, Terms of Trade (ToT) correspond to the ratio of Price of exportable goods to the Price of importable goods. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Terms of Trade.

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore Producer Prices

Producer Prices in Singapore decreased to 97.86 Index Points in March of 2013 from 98.92 Index Points in February of 2013. Producer Prices in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 1974 until 2013, Singapore Producer Prices averaged 91.25 Index Points reaching an all time high of 121.20 Index Points in July of 2008 and a record low of 69.32 Index Points in May of 1975. In Singapore, the Producer Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Producer Prices.

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore Productivity

Productivity in Singapore increased to -2.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 from -3.80 percent in the third quarter of 2012. Productivity in Singapore is reported by the Ministry of Manpower, Singapore. Historically, from 1992 until 2012, Singapore Productivity averaged 2.27 Percent reaching an all time high of 16 Percent in May of 2010 and a record low of -14.10 Percent in February of 2009. In Singapore, Productivity is the real value of output produced by a unit of labor during a certain time. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Productivity.

source: Ministry of Manpower, Singapore

Singapore Gross National Product

Gross National Product in Singapore increased to 341640.90 SGD Million in 2012 from 331346.70 SGD Million in 2011. Gross National Product in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 1960 until 2012, Singapore Gross National Product averaged 92973.42 SGD Million reaching an all time high of 341640.90 SGD Million in June of 2012 and a record low of 2195.90 SGD Million in June of 1960. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Gross National Product.

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore Government Spending

Government Spending in Singapore decreased to 6910.30 SGD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 7204.70 SGD Million in the third quarter of 2012. Government Spending in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 1975 until 2012, Singapore Government Spending averaged 3224.34 SGD Million reaching an all time high of 7635.60 SGD Million in November of 2010 and a record low of 657.10 SGD Million in February of 1975. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Government Spending.

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore GDP Deflator

GDP Deflator in Singapore increased to 115.53 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 112.22 Index Points in the third quarter of 2012. GDP Deflator in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 1975 until 2012, Singapore GDP Deflator averaged 86.90 Index Points reaching an all time high of 115.53 Index Points in November of 2012 and a record low of 51.84 Index Points in February of 1975. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore GDP Deflator.

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Singapore decreased to 115.93 Index Points in March of 2013 from 116.56 Index Points in February of 2013. Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 1961 until 2013, Singapore Consumer Price Index (CPI) averaged 66.61 Index Points reaching an all time high of 116.56 Index Points in February of 2013 and a record low of 28.30 Index Points in May of 1961. In Singapore, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Consumer Price Index (CPI).

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore Changes in Inventories

Changes in Inventories in Singapore increased to 5770.70 SGD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 1036.60 SGD Million in the third quarter of 2012. Changes in Inventories in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 1975 until 2012, Singapore Changes in Inventories averaged 415.39 SGD Million reaching an all time high of 5770.70 SGD Million in November of 2012 and a record low of -4956.20 SGD Million in February of 2007. In Singapore, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Changes in Inventories.

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore Export Prices

Export Prices in Singapore decreased to 97.57 Index Points in March of 2013 from 98.35 Index Points in February of 2013. Export Prices in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 1978 until 2013, Singapore Export Prices averaged 126.62 Index Points reaching an all time high of 196.09 Index Points in May of 1981 and a record low of 87.69 Index Points in May of 2009. In Singapore, Export Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services sold by residents of that country to foreign buyers. Export Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Export Prices.

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore Core Consumer Prices

Core Consumer Prices in Singapore decreased to 113.87 Index Points in March of 2013 from 114.59 Index Points in February of 2013. Core Consumer Prices in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 1993 until 2013, Singapore Core Consumer Prices averaged 92.78 Index Points reaching an all time high of 114.59 Index Points in February of 2013 and a record low of 79.21 Index Points in February of 1993. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Core Consumer Prices.

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore Bankruptcies

Bankruptcies in Singapore decreased to 136 Companies in March of 2013 from 158 Companies in February of 2013. Bankruptcies in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 2001 until 2013, Singapore Bankruptcies averaged 236.51 Companies reaching an all time high of 507 Companies in January of 2004 and a record low of 78 Companies in February of 2011. In Singapore, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Bankruptcies.

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore Business Confidence

Business Confidence in Singapore increased to 12 in the first quarter of 2013 from -10 in the fourth quarter of 2012. Business Confidence in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 1980 until 2013, Singapore Business Confidence averaged 11.25 reaching an all time high of 45 in May of 1987 and a record low of -57 in November of 2008. In Singapore, the Survey of Business Expectations of the Manufacturing Sector covers around 410 manufacturing firms. These companies are asked to assess their expectation of general business conditions, output and employment for the next six months. Provided responses are then weighted by their contribution to employment and value added. The indicator is computed as the difference between the weighted percentage of positive assessments and the weighted percentage of negative responses. The index varies on a scale of -100 to 100; a value of -100 indicates extreme lack of confidence, 0 neutrality and 100 extreme confidence. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Business Confidence.

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore Retail Sales YoY

Retail Sales in Singapore decreased 7.40 percent in March of 2013 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 2010 until 2013, Singapore Retail Sales YoY averaged 2.50 Percent reaching an all time high of 20.10 Percent in February of 2012 and a record low of -11.30 Percent in February of 2011. In Singapore, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Annual Retail Sales.

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore Retail Sales MoM

Retail Sales in Singapore decreased 5.40 percent in March of 2013 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 2003 until 2013, Singapore Retail Sales MoM averaged 0.44 Percent reaching an all time high of 3.40 Percent in February of 2013 and a record low of -5.40 Percent in March of 2013. In Singapore, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Singapore, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Retail Sales.

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore Money Supply M3

Money Supply M3 in Singapore increased to 503084.40 SGD Million in March of 2013 from 498503.50 SGD Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M3 in Singapore is reported by the Ministry of Labour, Singapore. Historically, from 1974 until 2013, Singapore Money Supply M3 averaged 140904.03 SGD Million reaching an all time high of 503084.40 SGD Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 6878.30 SGD Million in February of 1974. Singapore Money Supply M3 includes M2 plus long-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Money Supply M3.

source: Ministry of Labour, Singapore

Singapore Money Supply M2

Money Supply M2 in Singapore increased to 492261.50 SGD Million in March of 2013 from 487815.90 SGD Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M2 in Singapore is reported by the Ministry of Labour, Singapore. Historically, from 1974 until 2013, Singapore Money Supply M2 averaged 129136.75 SGD Million reaching an all time high of 492261.50 SGD Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 6182.30 SGD Million in February of 1974. Singapore Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Money Supply M2.

source: Ministry of Labour, Singapore

Singapore Money Supply M1

Money Supply M1 in Singapore increased to 148864.40 SGD Million in March of 2013 from 145682.70 SGD Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M1 in Singapore is reported by the Ministry Of Labour, Singapore. Historically, from 1969 until 2013, Singapore Money Supply M1 averaged 28342.13 SGD Million reaching an all time high of 148864.40 SGD Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 1202 SGD Million in May of 1969. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Money Supply M1.

source: Ministry Of Labour, Singapore

Singapore Money Supply M0

Money Supply M0 in Singapore increased to 27868.10 SGD Million in March of 2013 from 27739.60 SGD Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M0 in Singapore is reported by the Ministry of Labour, Singapore. Historically, from 1974 until 2013, Singapore Money Supply M0 averaged 9402.12 SGD Million reaching an all time high of 27868.10 SGD Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 1133.10 SGD Million in March of 1974. Singapore Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Money Supply M0.

source: Ministry of Labour, Singapore

Singapore Loans to Private Sector

Loans to Private Sector in Singapore increased to 305730 SGD Million in March of 2013 from 299893.80 SGD Million in February of 2013. Loans to Private Sector in Singapore is reported by the Ministry of Labour, Singapore. Historically, from 2004 until 2013, Singapore Loans to Private Sector averaged 154067.55 SGD Million reaching an all time high of 305730 SGD Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 87783.50 SGD Million in April of 2005. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Loans to Private Sector.

source: Ministry of Labour, Singapore

Singapore Foreign Exchange Reserves

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Singapore increased to 322282.60 SGD Million in April of 2013 from 320210 SGD Million in March of 2013. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Singapore is reported by the Ministry of Labour, Singapore. Historically, from 1972 until 2013, Singapore Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 96979.80 SGD Million reaching an all time high of 322282.60 SGD Million in April of 2013 and a record low of 4174.40 SGD Million in January of 1972. In Singapore, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Foreign Exchange Reserves.

source: Ministry of Labour, Singapore

Singapore Interbank Rate

Interbank Rate in Singapore remained unchanged at 0.38 percent in April of 2013 from 0.38 percent in March of 2013. Interbank Rate in Singapore is reported by the Ministry of Labour, Singapore. Historically, from 1987 until 2013, Singapore Interbank Rate averaged 2.64 Percent reaching an all time high of 8 Percent in May of 1990 and a record low of 0.25 Percent in September of 2011. In Singapore, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Interbank Rate.

source: Ministry of Labour, Singapore

Singapore Prime Lending Rate

Bank Lending Rate in Singapore remained unchanged at 5.38 percent in April of 2013 from 5.38 percent in March of 2013. Bank Lending Rate in Singapore is reported by the Ministry of Labour, Singapore. Historically, from 1978 until 2013, Singapore Prime Lending Rate averaged 6.78 Percent reaching an all time high of 14.98 Percent in October of 1981 and a record low of 5.30 Percent in October of 2001. In Singapore, the prime lending rate is the average rate of interest charged on loans by 10 Singaporean leading banks and finance companies to private individuals and companies. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Prime Lending Rate.

source: Ministry of Labour, Singapore

Singapore Interest Rate

The benchmark interest rate in Singapore was last recorded at 0.03 percent. Interest Rate in Singapore is reported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Historically, from 1988 until 2013, Singapore Interest Rate averaged 1.69 Percent reaching an all time high of 20 Percent in January of 1990 and a record low of -0.75 Percent in October of 1993. Sibor is a reference rate based on the interest rates at which banks offer to lend unsecured funds to each other in the Singapore interbank market. In Singapore, the monetary policy decisions are taken by The Monetary Authority of Singapore (Penguasa Kewangan Singapura). The Monetary Authority of Singapore does not control the monetary system by monitoring interest rates. Instead, it manages the Singapore dollar (SGD) exchange rate against a trade-weighted basket of currencies of Singapore's major trading partners and competitors. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Interest Rate.

source: Monetary Authority of Singapore

Singapore Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rate in Singapore increased to 1.90 percent in the first quarter of 2013 from 1.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012. Unemployment Rate in Singapore is reported by the Ministry of Manpower, Singapore. Historically, from 1986 until 2013, Singapore Unemployment Rate averaged 2.52 Percent reaching an all time high of 6 Percent in March of 1986 and a record low of 1.40 Percent in June of 1990. In Singapore, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Unemployment Rate.

source: Ministry of Manpower, Singapore

Singapore Government Debt To GDP

Singapore recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 97.90 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Debt To GDP in Singapore is reported by the Government of Singapore. Historically, from 1990 until 2012, Singapore Government Debt To GDP averaged 85.45 Percent reaching an all time high of 103.40 Percent in December of 2009 and a record low of 68.10 Percent in December of 1995. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Government Debt To GDP.

source: Government of Singapore

Singapore Government Budget

Singapore is expected to record a Government Budget surplus equal to 1.10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Budget in Singapore is reported by the Government of Singapore. Historically, from 1990 until 2012, Singapore Government Budget averaged 9.56 Percent of GDP reaching an all time high of 21.23 Percent of GDP in December of 1994 and a record low of -0.50 Percent of GDP in December of 2009. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Government Budget.

source: Government of Singapore

Singapore External Debt

External Debt in Singapore remained unchanged at 0 SGD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 0 SGD Million in the third quarter of 2012. External Debt in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 1990 until 2012, Singapore External Debt averaged 8.86 SGD Million reaching an all time high of 130.60 SGD Million in March of 1990 and a record low of 0 SGD Million in December of 1995. In Singapore, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore External Debt.

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore Government External Debt

Government External Debt in Singapore remained unchanged at 0 SGD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 0 SGD Million in the third quarter of 2012. Government External Debt in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 1990 until 2012, Singapore Government External Debt averaged 8.86 SGD Million reaching an all time high of 130.60 SGD Million in March of 1990 and a record low of 0 SGD Million in December of 1995. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Government External Debt.

source: Statistics Singapore

Singapore Employed Persons

Employed Persons in Singapore increased to 3358.10 Thousand Persons in 2012 from 3228.50 Thousand Persons in 2011. Employed Persons in Singapore is reported by the Ministry of Manpower, Singapore. Historically, from 1994 until 2012, Singapore Employed Persons averaged 2441.83 Thousand Persons reaching an all time high of 3358.10 Thousand Persons in December of 2012 and a record low of 1714.20 Thousand Persons in June of 1994. In Singapore, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Employed Persons.

source: Ministry of Manpower, Singapore

Singapore | Credit Rating

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Singapore stands at AAA. Moody's rating for Singapore sovereign debt is Aaa. Fitch's credit rating for Singapore is AAA. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Singapore thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Singapore as reported by major credit rating agencies.

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Singapore Population

The total population in Singapore was last recorded at 5.2 million people in 2011 from 1.7 million in 1960, changing 214 percent during the last 50 years. Population in Singapore is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Singapore Population averaged 3.0 Million reaching an all time high of 5.2 Million in December of 2011 and a record low of 1.7 Million in December of 1960. The population of Singapore represents 0.08 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 1346 people on the planet is a resident of Singapore. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Population.

source: World Bank

Singapore GDP

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Singapore was worth 239.70 billion US dollars in 2011. The GDP value of Singapore represents 0.39 percent of the world economy. GDP in Singapore is reported by the The World Bank Group. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Singapore GDP averaged 51.8 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 239.7 USD Billion in December of 2011 and a record low of 0.7 USD Billion in December of 1960. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore GDP.

source: The World Bank Group

Singapore GDP per capita

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Singapore was last recorded at 33529.83 US dollars in 2011. The GDP per Capita in Singapore is equivalent to 271 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Singapore is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Singapore GDP per capita averaged 13907.5 USD reaching an all time high of 33529.8 USD in December of 2011 and a record low of 2251.3 USD in December of 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore GDP per capita.

source: World Bank

Singapore GDP per capita PPP

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Singapore was last recorded at 61103.36 US dollars in 2011, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Singapore, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 278 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Singapore is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1980 until 2011, Singapore GDP per capita PPP averaged 28642.7 USD reaching an all time high of 61103.4 USD in December of 2011 and a record low of 7217.2 USD in December of 1980. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore GDP per capita PPP.

source: World Bank

Singapore Current Account to GDP

Singapore recorded a Current Account surplus of 21.90 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Current Account to GDP in Singapore is reported by the Statistics Singapore. Historically, from 1980 until 2011, Singapore Current Account to GDP averaged 10.9 Percent reaching an all time high of 27.3 Percent in December of 2007 and a record low of -13.1 Percent in December of 1980. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Current Account to GDP.

source: Statistics Singapore

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