Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP in Singapore
Singapore: Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP was 1.27 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.27 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP
Change on year
up 6.1%
World rank
3rd
of 172 countries
All-time high
5.57 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP
in 1960
All-time low
1.19 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP
in 2024
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP in Singapore, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per unit of gdp in Singapore is 1.27 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 6.1% on the previous year and down 16.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per unit of gdp in Singapore peaked at 5.57 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 1.19 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP, in 2024.
That places Singapore 3rd out of 172 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP in Singapore, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5.57 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 4.95 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -11.1% |
| 1962 | 4.68 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 1963 | 4.92 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +5.0% |
| 1964 | 4.13 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -16.1% |
| 1965 | 4.19 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 1966 | 4.25 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 1967 | 3.94 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.3% |
| 1968 | 4.5 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +14.2% |
| 1969 | 4.66 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +3.6% |
| 1970 | 4.56 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 1971 | 4.34 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -4.7% |
| 1972 | 3.77 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -13.2% |
| 1973 | 3.19 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -15.2% |
| 1974 | 2.59 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -18.8% |
| 1975 | 2.26 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -12.9% |
| 1976 | 2.2 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 1977 | 2.3 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +4.7% |
| 1978 | 2.29 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 1979 | 2.27 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -1.1% |
| 1980 | 2.15 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 1981 | 1.98 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.8% |
| 1982 | 1.85 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 1983 | 1.76 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -5.1% |
| 1984 | 1.71 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 1985 | 1.69 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -1.1% |
| 1986 | 1.94 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +14.3% |
| 1987 | 1.95 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +0.7% |
| 1988 | 2.04 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +4.4% |
| 1989 | 1.86 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -8.7% |
| 1990 | 1.79 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
| 1991 | 1.53 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -14.8% |
| 1992 | 1.43 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 1993 | 1.46 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +2.0% |
| 1994 | 1.4 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 1995 | 1.44 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 1.45 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 1.55 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +7.0% |
| 1998 | 1.66 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +6.9% |
| 1999 | 1.8 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +8.7% |
| 2000 | 1.94 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +7.8% |
| 2001 | 1.93 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 1.98 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 2.06 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 2004 | 2.15 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 2.16 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 2.04 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 2007 | 1.81 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -11.7% |
| 2008 | 1.87 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +3.6% |
| 2009 | 1.68 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -10.2% |
| 2010 | 1.58 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 2011 | 1.43 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -9.3% |
| 2012 | 1.39 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 1.42 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 1.43 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 1.51 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 1.45 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 1.46 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 1.44 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 1.45 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 1.52 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 1.31 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -13.7% |
| 2022 | 1.2 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -8.9% |
| 2023 | 1.25 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +4.7% |
| 2024 | 1.19 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 2025 | 1.27 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | +6.1% |
Singapore compared with similar countries
- Singapore's 1.27 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.4035 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP, 3.1× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Singapore's 1.27 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.5345 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP, 2.4× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.58 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 3.94 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 5.57 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.98 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 2.2 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 4.56 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.89 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 1.69 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 2.15 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.55 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 1.4 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 1.8 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.96 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 1.68 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 2.16 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.46 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 1.39 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 1.58 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.29 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 1.19 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 1.52 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
- 1 Hong Kong, China 1.52 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 2 San Marino 1.34 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 4 Luxembourg 1.15 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 5 Djibouti 1.05 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 6 United Arab Emirates 0.9267 constant 2015 US$ 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate 12.55 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per unit of gdp in Singapore?
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per unit of gdp in Singapore was 1.27 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per unit of gdp recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 5.57 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP in 1960.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per unit of gdp recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.19 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP in 2024.
- How does Singapore rank for imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per unit of gdp?
- Singapore ranks 3rd out of 172 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.3%. 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 Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.