geography
Singapore has grown its land area by roughly 25% since independence in 1965 through extensive land reclamation.
Singapore
Republic of Singapore
Population, GDP, and key facts about Singapore — updated for 2026.
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Singapore quick facts
- Population
- 6,036,860
- Area
- 728 km²
- Population density
- 8,242 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 572.9 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 94.9K
- Capital
- Singapore
- Currency
- Singapore dollar ($, SGD)
- Minimum wage
- No statutory minimum wage on record
- Languages
- English, Malay, Tamil, Chinese
Singapore at human scale
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Compare Singapore with other countries
🇸🇬 vs 🇱🇦Compare Singapore vs Lao PDR1.3× difference in population🇸🇬 vs 🇹🇭Compare Singapore vs Thailand12× difference in population🇸🇬 vs 🇩🇰Compare Singapore vs Denmark
Compare Singapore with any country →Singapore's energy mix
Fossil fuels · 95%Renewables · 5%
- Natural gas91%
- Bioenergy3%
- Solar3%
- Oil2%
- Coal1%
Share of Singapore's own electricity generation by source, 2025. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Singapore
What is the capital of Singapore?
The capital of Singapore is Singapore.
What is Singapore's population?
Singapore has a population of 6,036,860.
What is Singapore's GDP per capita?
Singapore's GDP per capita is US$ 94.9K.
What is the currency of Singapore?
The currency of Singapore is the Singapore dollar (SGD).
Is Singapore bigger than Lao PDR?
Lao PDR is about 325× the size of Singapore by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.