In 2023, the total international visitor arrivals to Singapore was approximately 13.61 million. The number of international visitors to Singapore had significantly increased, indicating a recovery from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. From transit point to tourist destination Singapore is one of Asia’s leading transport hubs for international air passenger traffic, and serves as a transit point between Asia and the rest of the world. It is surrounded by several popular destinations among international tourists, such as Thailand, Bali in Indonesia, and Malaysia. Even so, Singapore had managed to market itself as a must-visit tourist destination in its own right, attracting repeat visitors by offering unique city experiences such as the Gardens by the Bay, and integrated resorts boasting casinos and amusement parks. Profile of the international visitor to Singapore Indonesia was Singapore’s largest feeder market for international visitors in 2023, followed by China and Malaysia. The majority of international visitors to Singapore were there for holiday purposes, and stayed for an average of 3.79 nights. The relatively expensive cost of accommodation in Singapore and the relatively compact location of the major attractions make it easier for tourists to see the sights in a short period of time.

Tourist Arrivals in Singapore increased to 1633471 in January from 1390622 in December of 2024. This dataset provides - Singapore Tourist Arrivals - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Singapore Tourism Receipts: Food and Beverage data was reported at 2,649.000 SGD mn in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,787.000 SGD mn for 2016. Singapore Tourism Receipts: Food and Beverage data is updated yearly, averaging 850.100 SGD mn from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,787.000 SGD mn in 2016 and a record low of 511.500 SGD mn in 1992. Singapore Tourism Receipts: Food and Beverage data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Singapore Tourism Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.Q011: Tourism Revenue and Expenditure.

In 2023, the total tourism receipts in Singapore was 27.16 billion Singapore dollars. The value of tourism receipts has increased again after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Singapore SG: International Tourism: Number of Departures data was reported at 9,474,000.000 Person in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 9,125,000.000 Person for 2015. Singapore SG: International Tourism: Number of Departures data is updated yearly, averaging 5,349,000.000 Person from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9,474,000.000 Person in 2016 and a record low of 2,867,000.000 Person in 1995. Singapore SG: International Tourism: Number of Departures 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: Tourism Statistics. International outbound tourists are the number of departures that people make from their country of usual residence to any other country for any purpose other than a remunerated activity in the country visited. The data on outbound tourists refer to the number of departures, not to the number of people traveling. Thus a person who makes several trips from a country during a given period is counted each time as a new departure.; ; World Tourism Organization, Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files.; Gap-filled total;

In 2023, tourism expenditures for sightseeing, entertainment, and gaming amounted to 5.06 billion Singapore dollars. This segment made up the highest tourism expenditure, followed by shopping.

Key information about Singapore Tourism Revenue

• Singapore's Tourism Revenue reached 6 USD bn in Sep 2024, compared with 5 USD bn in the previous quarter
• Singapore's Tourism Revenue data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 2007 to Sep 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 6,027 USD mn in Mar 2024 and a record low of 111 USD mn in Jun 2020

CEIC converts quarterly Tourism Revenue into USD. Singapore Tourism Board provides year-to-date Tourism Revenue in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

Singapore Tourism Receipts: Accommodation data was reported at 6,016.000 SGD mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,916.000 SGD mn for 2016. Singapore Tourism Receipts: Accommodation data is updated yearly, averaging 1,561.400 SGD mn from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,016.000 SGD mn in 2017 and a record low of 573.800 SGD mn in 2000. Singapore Tourism Receipts: Accommodation data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Singapore Tourism Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.Q011: Tourism Revenue and Expenditure.

Key information about Singapore Visitor Arrivals

• Singapore Visitor Arrivals recorded 1,191,482 person in Jan 2025, compared with 959,697 person in the previous month
• Singapore Visitor Arrivals data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2008 to Jan 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 1,397,737 person in Aug 2019 and a record low of 1,732 person in Sep 2020

CEIC calculates monthly Tourist Arrivals by subtracting Visitors whose Length of Stay: Under 1 day from Total Visitors. The Singapore Department of Statistics provides Total Visitors and Visitors whose Length of Stay: Under 1 day.

Key information about Singapore Visitor Arrivals

• Singapore Visitor Arrivals grew 10.3 % in Jan 2025, compared with an increase of 12.3 % in the previous month
• Singapore Visitor Arrivals Growth rate data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2009 to Jan 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 11,586.7 % in Sep 2022 and a record low of -99.8 % in Sep 2020

CEIC calculates Tourist Arrivals Growth from monthly Tourist Arrivals. Tourist Arrivals are calculated by subtracting Visitors whose Length of Stay: Under 1 day from Total Visitors. The Singapore Department of Statistics provides Total Visitors and Visitors whose Length of Stay: Under 1 day.

Further information about Singapore Visitor Arrivals

• In the latest reports, Singapore Visitor Arrivals recorded 1,191,482.0 person in the month of Jan 2025
• Tourism Revenue of Singapore reached 5.7 USD bn in Sep 2024, an increase of 11.1 % change from the previous quarter

Source: SINGAPORE TOURISM BOARD

Data Last Updated: 24/02/2025

Update Frequency: Monthly

Footnotes: Data for international visitor arrivals are compiled from SG Arrival Cards completed by all visitors arriving in Singapore at the points of entry. Excludes arrivals of Malaysians by land.

Adapted from: https://tablebuilder.singstat.gov.sg/table/TS/M550241

Dataset from Singapore Tourism Board. For more information, visit https://data.gov.sg/datasets/d_207e310d4133a1e16cd23706dcc20995/view

Brazil Visitors Arrivals: Annual: Asia: Singapore data was reported at 4.721 Person th in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.944 Person th for 2016. Brazil Visitors Arrivals: Annual: Asia: Singapore data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 Person th from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2017, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.252 Person th in 2015 and a record low of 0.000 Person th in 2014. Brazil Visitors Arrivals: Annual: Asia: Singapore data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Tourism. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Tourism Sector – Table BR.QB002: No of Visitors Arrivals: by Country: Annual.

In 2023, fashion items and accessories were the most popular products to purchase in Singapore amongst international visitors there, with 44 percent of items purchased by international visitors being such products. In 2023, shopping activities contributed 4.95 billion Singapore dollars to the tourism receipts.

The number of visitors to the United States from Singapore increased by roughly five percent from 2023 and 2024. In 2024, the number of visitors to the U.S. from Singapore reached 159,864, up from the previous year's total of 152,864.

Dataset from Singapore Tourism Board. For more information, visit https://data.gov.sg/datasets/d_0f2f47515425404e6c9d2a040dd87354/view

Singapore SG: International Tourism: Receipts: % of Total Exports data was reported at 3.529 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.070 % for 2015. Singapore SG: International Tourism: Receipts: % of Total Exports data is updated yearly, averaging 3.036 % from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.778 % in 1995 and a record low of 1.930 % in 2003. Singapore SG: International Tourism: Receipts: % of Total Exports 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: Tourism Statistics. International tourism receipts are expenditures by international inbound visitors, including payments to national carriers for international transport. These receipts include any other prepayment made for goods or services received in the destination country. They also may include receipts from same-day visitors, except when these are important enough to justify separate classification. For some countries they do not include receipts for passenger transport items. Their share in exports is calculated as a ratio to exports of goods and services, which comprise all transactions between residents of a country and the rest of the world involving a change of ownership from residents to nonresidents of general merchandise, goods sent for processing and repairs, nonmonetary gold, and services.; ; World Tourism Organization, Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files, and IMF and World Bank exports estimates.; Weighted average;

In 2023, the per capita tourism receipts in Singapore was 1,995 Singapore dollars. This value was closer to pre-pandemic per capita tourism receipts, as the tourism sector in Singapore normalizes post-pandemic.

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Singapore Tourist Expenditure Per Capita: Taiwan data was reported at 830.000 SGD in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 777.000 SGD for 2015. Singapore Tourist Expenditure Per Capita: Taiwan data is updated yearly, averaging 695.500 SGD from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,100.000 SGD in 2010 and a record low of 387.971 SGD in 1997. Singapore Tourist Expenditure Per Capita: Taiwan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Singapore Tourism Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.Q011: Tourism Revenue and Expenditure.