Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP (Bolt) in Singapore
Singapore: Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP (Bolt) was 0.898 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Singapore, 1960–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Singapore recorded 0.898 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of down 11.1% on the previous year and down 20.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Singapore peaked at 8.09 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0.898 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP, in 2022.
Singapore ranks 141st of 163 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP (Bolt) in Singapore, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.09 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 8.07 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 1962 | 8 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 1963 | 7.92 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 1964 | 7.83 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.2% |
| 1965 | 7.73 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 1966 | 7.62 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 1967 | 7.57 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.6% |
| 1968 | 7.47 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 1969 | 7.3 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 1970 | 7.18 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 1971 | 6.83 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.9% |
| 1972 | 6.45 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 1973 | 5.28 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -18.2% |
| 1974 | 3.98 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -24.6% |
| 1975 | 3.86 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.0% |
| 1976 | 3.69 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.3% |
| 1977 | 3.79 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.8% |
| 1978 | 3.63 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.3% |
| 1979 | 3.21 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -11.5% |
| 1980 | 2.76 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -14.0% |
| 1981 | 2.56 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 1982 | 2.42 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 1983 | 2.38 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 1984 | 2.33 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 1985 | 2.38 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.4% |
| 1986 | 2.49 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.4% |
| 1987 | 2.45 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 1988 | 2.25 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 1989 | 2.06 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.2% |
| 1990 | 1.91 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.3% |
| 1991 | 1.63 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -14.7% |
| 1992 | 1.54 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 1993 | 1.48 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 1994 | 1.37 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.7% |
| 1995 | 1.24 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -9.1% |
| 1996 | 1.25 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 1.32 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +6.0% |
| 1998 | 1.54 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +16.4% |
| 1999 | 1.61 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.8% |
| 2000 | 1.58 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 1.7 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +7.3% |
| 2002 | 1.71 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 1.64 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.8% |
| 2004 | 1.53 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 2005 | 1.49 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 1.42 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
| 2007 | 1.31 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.6% |
| 2008 | 1.3 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 1.32 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 1.24 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 2011 | 1.14 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.8% |
| 2012 | 1.13 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 1.14 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 1.16 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 1.22 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 1.21 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 1.18 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 1.11 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 2019 | 1.13 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 1.17 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 1.01 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -13.3% |
| 2022 | 0.898 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -11.1% |
Singapore compared with similar countries
- Singapore's 0.898 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.07 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP, 84% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Singapore's 0.898 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.82 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP, 49% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.76 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 7.3 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 8.09 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.79 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 3.21 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 7.18 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.41 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.06 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.76 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.49 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.24 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.91 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.5 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.3 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.71 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.17 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.11 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.24 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.02 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 0.898 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 1.17 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 3 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
- 138 France 0.9559 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 139 Djibouti 0.9531 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 140 Germany 0.9306 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 142 Haiti 0.8726 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 143 Sweden 0.8594 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 144 Austria 0.8428 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0108 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1,066 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.451 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0079 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 778.55 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 3.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0065 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Singapore?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Singapore was 0.898 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 8.09 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 1960.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.898 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 2022.
- How does Singapore rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp?
- Singapore ranks 141st out of 163 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.6%. 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 Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.