Government spending vs. GDP, per square kilometre in Singapore
Singapore: Government spending vs. GDP, per square kilometre was 58.00 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
58.00 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
2nd
of 166 countries
All-time high
58.82 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2021
All-time low
875,987 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Government spending vs. GDP, per square kilometre in Singapore, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government spending vs. gdp, per square kilometre in Singapore is 58.00 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 43.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government spending vs. gdp, per square kilometre in Singapore peaked at 58.82 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2021 and was at its lowest, 875,987 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
Singapore ranks 2nd of 166 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government spending vs. GDP, per square kilometre in Singapore, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 875,987 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 958,385 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 1963 | 1.11 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +16.3% |
| 1964 | 1.14 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1965 | 1.24 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 1966 | 1.41 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.7% |
| 1967 | 1.54 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1968 | 1.79 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +16.9% |
| 1969 | 2.21 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +23.2% |
| 1970 | 2.69 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +21.6% |
| 1971 | 3.14 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +17.0% |
| 1972 | 3.56 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.4% |
| 1973 | 3.76 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1974 | 3.78 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1975 | 3.88 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1976 | 4.07 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 1977 | 4.43 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 1978 | 4.92 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.2% |
| 1979 | 4.91 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1980 | 5.43 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 1981 | 5.72 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1982 | 6.48 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.3% |
| 1983 | 7.11 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 1984 | 7.49 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1985 | 9.00 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +20.2% |
| 1986 | 9.09 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1987 | 9.20 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1988 | 8.65 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -6.0% |
| 1989 | 9.17 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1990 | 10.17 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.8% |
| 1991 | 11.01 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 1992 | 11.29 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 13.04 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +15.5% |
| 1994 | 12.98 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1995 | 14.34 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.5% |
| 1996 | 16.68 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +16.3% |
| 1997 | 17.76 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1998 | 19.14 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 1999 | 20.40 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 2000 | 24.14 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +18.3% |
| 2001 | 25.36 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 2002 | 26.34 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 26.11 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 26.30 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 27.36 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 29.15 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 2007 | 29.82 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 31.48 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 33.00 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 36.27 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 2011 | 36.10 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 36.31 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 40.51 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.6% |
| 2014 | 40.65 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 44.27 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 2016 | 45.89 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 47.23 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 48.47 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 50.03 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 56.52 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.0% |
| 2021 | 58.82 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 57.35 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 2023 | 58.00 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
Singapore compared with similar countries
- Singapore's 58.00 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 554,033 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, 104.7× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Singapore's 58.00 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 161,582 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, 358.9× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.36 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 875,987 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 2.21 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.91 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 2.69 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4.92 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.73 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 5.43 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 9.20 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.68 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10.17 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 20.40 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 27.91 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 24.14 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 33.00 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 42.57 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 36.10 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 50.03 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 57.67 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 56.52 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 58.82 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
More economy & growth data for Singapore
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.99 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 94.20 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.156 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 15,415 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 159.09 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 17.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.2634 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 26,032 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 12.55 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government spending vs. gdp, per square kilometre in Singapore?
- Government spending vs. gdp, per square kilometre in Singapore was 58.00 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest government spending vs. gdp, per square kilometre recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 58.82 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2021.
- What is the lowest government spending vs. gdp, per square kilometre recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 875,987 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Singapore rank for government spending vs. gdp, per square kilometre?
- Singapore ranks 2nd out of 166 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government spending vs. gdp, per square kilometre rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Government spending vs. GDP, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Government spending vs. GDP divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Government spending vs. GDP ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Government spending vs. GDP National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Government spending vs. GDP divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.