A survey conducted in July 2022 in Singapore found that around ***** percent of respondents considered poverty and economic inequality to be the greatest challenges they had to face. Among other leading challenges facing the country were employment and the COVID-19 situation.

A survey on the attitudes towards government of Singaporean millennials and Gen Z found that both generations stated affordable housing and employment opportunities as the two biggest challenges faced by youth in Singapore. On the other hand, both generations did not feel that getting a quality education was among the leading challenges facing youth in the country.

In a survey conducted by Milieu Insight on the living situation of Singaporeans, the biggest challenge faced by most of the respondents who no longer lived with their parents was learning to handle the household chores. The second most-cited challenge was being financially independent.

In a survey conducted by Milieu Insight on working women in Singapore conducted on April 2024, the leading challenge faced by the majority of respondents was ************ for both work and family commitments. In comparison, ** percent of respondents claimed that they did not find the balance challenging.

48 percent of businesses surveyed in Singapore in August 2020 cited the uncertainty of demand for their products or services as the leading challenge faced in their transformation or upgrades planned for the future. Large businesses or enterprises stated lack of employees and operational issues substantially more compared to small and medium enterprises (SME).

Singapore SG: Refugee Population: by Country or Territory of Origin data was reported at 33.000 Person in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 55.000 Person for 2015. Singapore SG: Refugee Population: by Country or Territory of Origin data is updated yearly, averaging 36.000 Person from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2016, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 116.000 Person in 2007 and a record low of 1.000 Person in 1993. Singapore SG: Refugee Population: by Country or Territory of Origin data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Refugees are people who are recognized as refugees under the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees or its 1967 Protocol, the 1969 Organization of African Unity Convention Governing the Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Africa, people recognized as refugees in accordance with the UNHCR statute, people granted refugee-like humanitarian status, and people provided temporary protection. Asylum seekers--people who have applied for asylum or refugee status and who have not yet received a decision or who are registered as asylum seekers--are excluded. Palestinian refugees are people (and their descendants) whose residence was Palestine between June 1946 and May 1948 and who lost their homes and means of livelihood as a result of the 1948 Arab-Israeli conflict. Country of origin generally refers to the nationality or country of citizenship of a claimant.; ; United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Statistics Database, Statistical Yearbook and data files, complemented by statistics on Palestinian refugees under the mandate of the UNRWA as published on its website. Data from UNHCR are available online at: www.unhcr.org/en-us/figures-at-a-glance.html.; Sum;

Graph and download economic data for Net Issues of International Debt Securities for Issuers in Non-Financial Corporations (Corporate Issuers), All Maturities, Residence of Issuer in Singapore (IDSNFAMRINISG) from Q2 1975 to Q1 2025 about Singapore, issues, nonfinancial, maturity, debt, residents, securities, corporate, and Net.

Singapore Net Fund Raised: Private Sector: Public Issues of Shares data was reported at 4,737.800 SGD mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,391.600 SGD mn for 2016. Singapore Net Fund Raised: Private Sector: Public Issues of Shares data is updated yearly, averaging 1,685.400 SGD mn from Dec 1983 (Median) to 2017, with 35 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10,420.200 SGD mn in 2011 and a record low of 40.300 SGD mn in 1986. Singapore Net Fund Raised: Private Sector: Public Issues of Shares data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Monetary Authority of Singapore. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.Z014: Net Fund Raised in the Domestic Capital Market.

According to a survey for experts on Southeast Asia from the various industries and in academia in Singapore, **** percent of those surveyed said that climate change was the most pressing security challenge that the region faces. The Southeast Asian region is especially susceptible to rising sea levels and extreme weather events such as typhoons and hurricanes.

Singapore SG: Prevalence of Overweight: Weight for Height: % of Children Under 5, Modeled Estimate data was reported at 3.800 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.700 % for 2023. Singapore SG: Prevalence of Overweight: Weight for Height: % of Children Under 5, Modeled Estimate data is updated yearly, averaging 2.700 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2024, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.800 % in 2024 and a record low of 2.500 % in 2007. Singapore SG: Prevalence of Overweight: Weight for Height: % of Children Under 5, Modeled Estimate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Prevalence of overweight children is the percentage of children under age 5 whose weight for height is more than two standard deviations above the median for the international reference population of the corresponding age as established by the WHO's 2006 Child Growth Standards.;UNICEF, WHO, World Bank: Joint child Malnutrition Estimates (JME).;Weighted average;Once considered only a high-income economy problem, overweight children have become a growing concern in developing countries. Research shows an association between childhood obesity and a high prevalence of diabetes, respiratory disease, high blood pressure, and psychosocial and orthopedic disorders (de Onis and Blössner 2003). Childhood obesity is associated with a higher chance of obesity, premature death, and disability in adulthood. In addition to increased future risks, obese children experience breathing difficulties and increased risk of fractures, hypertension, early markers of cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, and psychological effects. Children in low- and middle-income countries are more vulnerable to inadequate nutrition before birth and in infancy and early childhood. Many of these children are exposed to high-fat, high-sugar, high-salt, calorie-dense, micronutrient-poor foods, which tend be lower in cost than more nutritious foods. These dietary patterns, in conjunction with low levels of physical activity, result in sharp increases in childhood obesity, while under-nutrition continues. Estimates are modeled estimates produced by the JME. Primary data sources of the anthropometric measurements are national surveys. These surveys are administered sporadically, resulting in sparse data for many countries. Furthermore, the trend of the indicators over time is usually not a straight line and varies by country. Tracking the current level and progress of indicators helps determine if countries are on track to meet certain thresholds, such as those indicated in the SDGs. Thus the JME developed statistical models and produced the modeled estimates.

According to a survey on racial and religious harmony, 40.6 percent of Malay respondents stated that they felt that Singaporean Malays would have to work harder than other ethnic groups to have a decent life in Singapore.

Singapore is a multi-ethnic and multi-religious society, with citizens categorized into four main ethnic groups, known as CMIO: Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Others. Those categorized under the "Others" include Eurasians, Caucasians, Arabs, and Filipinos, among others. Those from an ethnic Chinese background make up the majority of the population in Singapore.

Singapore Net Fund Raised: Govt: Net Issues of Statutory Boards' Securities data was reported at 22,580.000 SGD mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,860.000 SGD mn for 2016. Singapore Net Fund Raised: Govt: Net Issues of Statutory Boards' Securities data is updated yearly, averaging 1,457.500 SGD mn from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2017, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 39,040.000 SGD mn in 2013 and a record low of -16,900.000 SGD mn in 2015. Singapore Net Fund Raised: Govt: Net Issues of Statutory Boards' Securities data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Monetary Authority of Singapore. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.Z014: Net Fund Raised in the Domestic Capital Market.

A survey conducted by Milieu Insight on May 2020 found that ** percent of respondents in Singapore stated that they found their job or education prospects as the most challenging area of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the same survey, about ** percent of respondents stated that were very concerned about the current COVID-19 situation.

A January 2025 survey in Singapore revealed that 41 percent of respondents expressed that the quality of candidates standing in their electoral constituency was a very important factor in influencing their voting decision. Other very important issues considered included the candidates' political party affiliation and their qualifications for the role of Prime Minister.

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Abstract

Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target 2.1 commits countries to end hunger, ensure access by all people to safe, nutritious and sufficient food all year around. Indicator 2.1.2, “Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity based on the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES)”, provides internationally-comparable estimates of the proportion of the population facing difficulties in accessing food. More detailed background information is available at http://www.fao.org/in-action/voices-of-the-hungry/fies/en/ .

The FIES-based indicators are compiled using the FIES survey module, containing 8 questions. Two indicators can be computed: 1. The proportion of the population experiencing moderate or severe food insecurity (SDG indicator 2.1.2), 2. The proportion of the population experiencing severe food insecurity.

These data were collected by FAO through the Gallup World Poll. General information on the methodology can be found here: https://www.gallup.com/178667/gallup-world-poll-work.aspx. National institutions can also collect FIES data by including the FIES survey module in nationally representative surveys.

Microdata can be used to calculate the indicator 2.1.2 at national level. Instructions for computing this indicator are described in the methodological document available under the "DOCUMENTATION" tab above. Disaggregating results at sub-national level is not encouraged because estimates will suffer from substantial sampling and measurement error.

Geographic coverage

National coverage

Analysis unit

Individuals

Universe

Individuals of 15 years or older.

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

The Department of Statistics of Singapore maintains a sampling frame of residential addresses for the selection of samples for use in conducting household surveys. Exclusions: Some condominiums were excluded due to restricted access. This exclusion represents no more than 12% of the population. Design effect: 1.51

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Cleaning operations

Statistical validation assesses the quality of the FIES data collected by testing their consistency with the assumptions of the Rasch model. This analysis involves the interpretation of several statistics that reveal 1) items that do not perform well in a given context, 2) cases with highly erratic response patterns, 3) pairs of items that may be redundant, and 4) the proportion of total variance in the population that is accounted for by the measurement model.

Sampling error estimates

The margin of error is estimated as 3.7 .This is calculated around a proportion at the 95% confidence level. The maximum margin of error was calculated assuming a reported percentage of 50% and takes into account the design effect.

Graph and download economic data for Net Issues of International Debt Securities for Issuers in Other Financial Corporations, All Maturities, Nationality of Issuer in Singapore (DISCONTINUED) (IDSGFCAMNINISG) from Q1 1987 to Q2 2015 about Singapore, issues, finance companies, companies, finance, maturity, financial, debt, securities, and Net.

Singapore SG: Refugee Population: by Country or Territory of Asylum data was reported at 3.000 Person in 2014. This stayed constant from the previous number of 3.000 Person for 2013. Singapore SG: Refugee Population: by Country or Territory of Asylum data is updated yearly, averaging 5.000 Person from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2014, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 166.000 Person in 1991 and a record low of 1.000 Person in 2006. Singapore SG: Refugee Population: by Country or Territory of Asylum data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Refugees are people who are recognized as refugees under the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees or its 1967 Protocol, the 1969 Organization of African Unity Convention Governing the Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Africa, people recognized as refugees in accordance with the UNHCR statute, people granted refugee-like humanitarian status, and people provided temporary protection. Asylum seekers--people who have applied for asylum or refugee status and who have not yet received a decision or who are registered as asylum seekers--are excluded. Palestinian refugees are people (and their descendants) whose residence was Palestine between June 1946 and May 1948 and who lost their homes and means of livelihood as a result of the 1948 Arab-Israeli conflict. Country of asylum is the country where an asylum claim was filed and granted.; ; United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Statistics Database, Statistical Yearbook and data files, complemented by statistics on Palestinian refugees under the mandate of the UNRWA as published on its website. Data from UNHCR are available online at: www.unhcr.org/en-us/figures-at-a-glance.html.; Sum;

Smart Nation is a key initiative of Singapore to move toward digitalization of its industries including healthcare. The complex negotiations of aging amid Smart Nation are addressed in this paper, where we study the challenges faced to adapt the elderly for the digital revolution while ensuring dignified aging. While the healthcare industry accelerates its study and use of health technologies to improve diagnostics, treatment, and the quality of life of those in the aging category, the elderly socially construct these technological insertions that challenge the dominant understandings of what these technologies can do for their health outcomes. The study reveals re-constructions of these technological insertions through the voice of the elderly in their negotiations with health technologies in their everyday lives. Here, narratives reveal key themes that proliferate technology negotiation as barriers to everyday lived experiences.

As of February 2025, the number of X (formerly Twitter) users in Singapore reached 13.2 million. This represented more than a twofold increase from nearly six million users in 2024.X (formerly Twitter) in SingaporeAs of January 2025, X (formerly Twitter) accounted for around six percent of the social media market in Asia. In Singapore, X is the eighth most used social media platform. Singaporeans primarily use X to look out for trending topics and events that take place locally and internationally. Current developmentsIn an effort to reduce misinformation and online falsehoods, the government has been working with Facebook and X since 2019. Academics, journalists and civil society groups have taken to the platform to discuss political, social and cultural issues while some others have used it to spread hate speech. For instance, police reports were made against a user that published racially insensitive tweets regarding migrant workers.