In 2024, the average household size in Singapore was **** persons. The size of households in Singapore had been decreasing in the past ten years.

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In 2024, the average monthly household income per household member was 4,898 Singapore dollars. This was an increase from the previous year and the highest in a ten-year period.

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Key information about Singapore Household Income per Capita

• Singapore Annual Household Income per Capita reached 38,976.554 USD in Dec 2022, compared with the previous value of 37,210.041 USD in Dec 2021.
• Singapore Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2000 to Dec 2022, with an averaged value of 27,919.001 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 38,976.554 USD in Dec 2022 and a record low of 12,070.323 USD in Dec 2000.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Singapore dropped 6.152 % YoY in May 2023.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from Monthly Average Household Income per Household Member multiplied by 12 and converts it into USD. The Singapore Department of Statistics provides Average Household Income per Household Member in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

Singapore Median Monthly Household Income From Work data was reported at 9,023.000 SGD in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 8,846.000 SGD for 2016. Singapore Median Monthly Household Income From Work data is updated yearly, averaging 6,053.000 SGD from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2017, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9,023.000 SGD in 2017 and a record low of 4,398.000 SGD in 2000. Singapore Median Monthly Household Income From Work data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.H051: Household Income from Work: Resident Employed Households.

In 2023, the median monthly household income per household member was 3,500 Singapore dollars. This was an increase from the previous year, which indicates that Singapore's economy is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Singapore Median Monthly Household Income from Work Per Household Member data was reported at 2,699.000 SGD in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,584.000 SGD for 2016. Singapore Median Monthly Household Income from Work Per Household Member data is updated yearly, averaging 1,744.500 SGD from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2017, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,699.000 SGD in 2017 and a record low of 1,236.000 SGD in 2000. Singapore Median Monthly Household Income from Work Per Household Member data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.H051: Household Income from Work: Resident Employed Households.

The Singapore Department of Statistics undertakes the Household Expenditure Survey (HES) once in 5 years to collect detailed information from resident households in Singapore. The latest HES was conducted from Oct 2012 to Sep 2013. Topics covered include household consumption expenditure, households' income, socio-economic characteristics and ownership of selected consumer durables.

The Singapore Department of Statistics undertakes the Household Expenditure Survey (HES) once in 5 years to collect detailed information from resident households in Singapore. The latest HES was conducted from Oct 2012 to Sep 2013. Topics covered include household consumption expenditure, households' income, socio-economic characteristics and ownership of selected consumer durables.

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Singapore Avg Household Size among Res Households: Total data was reported at 3.300 Person in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.350 Person for 2016. Singapore Avg Household Size among Res Households: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 3.700 Person from Dec 1980 (Median) to 2017, with 37 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.870 Person in 1982 and a record low of 3.300 Person in 2017. Singapore Avg Household Size among Res Households: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.H054: Resident Households .

In 2023, the average monthly household income in Singapore increased by *** percent, factored for inflation. This was from the increase in average household incomes, which indicates that Singapore's economy is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Singapore AMHI: Per Household Member by Deciles: 10th data was reported at 13,215.000 SGD in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 12,773.000 SGD for 2016. Singapore AMHI: Per Household Member by Deciles: 10th data is updated yearly, averaging 9,072.000 SGD from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2017, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13,215.000 SGD in 2017 and a record low of 5,801.000 SGD in 2000. Singapore AMHI: Per Household Member by Deciles: 10th data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.H051: Household Income from Work: Resident Employed Households.

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In 2024, 2-person households made up the majority in Singapore, with about ******* such households. As with the rest of the world, household sizes in Singapore were becoming smaller, while household numbers were increasing. This would inevitably put a strain on Singapore’s limited resources. The average Singapore household In 2024, the average Singapore household was made up of **** persons, with an average monthly income of ***** Singapore dollars per household member. The large majority of these households lived in Housing Development Board (HDB) apartments, the majority of which were owned by the head(s) of household. More households, more resources Between 2015 and 2024, the number of households in Singapore increased by *******. The increase in household numbers was a result of a decrease in household sizes - fewer people were sharing the same dwelling. This in turn leads to inefficient use of resources such as housing and electricity. From 2015, the number of HDB apartment units being built increased year-on-year. Household energy consumption in Singapore had been increasing since 2012 and is likely to continue increasing in the future. With limited land and resources, Singapore might face a problem to accommodate its rising number of small households.

Singapore Distribution of Monthly Household Expenditure: Transport data was reported at 14.100 % in 2013. This records a decrease from the previous number of 15.800 % for 2008. Singapore Distribution of Monthly Household Expenditure: Transport data is updated yearly, averaging 15.800 % from Dec 2003 (Median) to 2013, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.200 % in 2003 and a record low of 14.100 % in 2013. Singapore Distribution of Monthly Household Expenditure: Transport data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.H050: Distribution of Monthly Household Expenditure: By Type of Goods and Services.

Singapore Avg Household Size among Res Households: Other Types of Dwelling data was reported at 2.850 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.650 Person for 2016. Singapore Avg Household Size among Res Households: Other Types of Dwelling data is updated yearly, averaging 3.260 Person from Dec 1980 (Median) to 2017, with 37 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.230 Person in 1983 and a record low of 2.650 Person in 2016. Singapore Avg Household Size among Res Households: Other Types of Dwelling data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.H054: Resident Households .