Singapore
Asia
Key facts
- Capital
- Singapore
- Population
- 6,111,175
- 2025
- Area
- 736 km²
- Official languages
- Malay, Mandarin, Tamil, English
- Currency
- Singapore Dollar
- SGD
- GDP per capita
- US$98,814
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Not allowed
- Singapore does not allow adult citizens to hold dual citizenship; those acquiring another citizenship must renounce Singapore's, and new citizens must give up their old one.
Singapore (Asia) has data on 12/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Passport Index — #1/198 (100.0/100). Lowest relative position: Investment Migration ROI — #49/50 (6.0/100). The passport ranks #1/198 and reaches 209 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 90.0/100 (#1/199). On the entry side, 163/197 passports can enter Singapore without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 2 active citizenship and residence programmes in Singapore.
Scores on 12 indices
- Health & Longevity72.0
- Safety & Stability97.4
- Economy & Income88.6
- Education86.5
- Environment & Clean Water66.0
- Infrastructure100.0
- Digital Connectivity79.3
- Equality81.2
- Learning Quality100.0
- Educational Attainment93.4
- Expected Years of Schooling93.9
- Education Spending51.9
- Basic Access81.8
- Violent Crime100.0
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism96.5
- Law Enforcement & Order91.7
- Road Safety98.6
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes98.4
- Coverage & Access99.7
- Health Workforce & Facilities41.9
- Spending & Investment34.0
- Financial Protection67.4
- Personal Income Tax82.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends100.0
- System & Incentives84.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security70.9
- Rule of Law & Property Rights95.9
- Political Stability96.5
- Institutions & Regulation100.0
- Financial Soundness66.8
- Monetary Stability82.0
- Freedom of Capital Movement100.0
- Education86.5
- Healthcare72.0
- Safety97.4
- Quality of Life83.0
- Cost of living52.5
- Passport100.0
- Passport100.0
- Quality of Life83.0
- Safety97.4
- Healthcare72.0
- Purchasing power & price stability96.4
- Education86.5
- Wealth Protection90.5
- Tax89.6
- Cost of living52.5
- Healthcare72.0
- Safety97.4
- Quality of Life83.0
- Tax89.6
- Wealth Protection90.5
- Affordable Prices39.8
- Price Stability82.0
- Purchasing power100.0
Monthly living costs
- Total incl. rentUS$2,743Rank 19 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Total excl. rentUS$505Rank 13 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Housing & utilitiesUS$2,314Rank 20 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Core food basketUS$158Rank 24 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- A fixed basket of 15 everyday items at online retail prices; not a household’s full food spending.
- Eating outUS$111Rank 5 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- TransportUS$95Rank 14 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Internet & mobileUS$65Rank 14 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- 2 adults, 2 primary-school children
- Total incl. rentUS$5,378Rank 22 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Total excl. rentUS$1,241Rank 16 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Housing & utilitiesUS$4,324Rank 23 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Core food basketUS$505Rank 24 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- A fixed basket of 15 everyday items at online retail prices; not a household’s full food spending.
- Eating outUS$222Rank 5 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- TransportUS$251Rank 17 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Internet & mobileUS$76Rank 12 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- International school (reference)US$2,779Rank 20 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- 6 schools, US$2,450–US$3,125 a month; not included in the totals
At a glance
Entering Singapore
- Visa-free: 163 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 34 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Asia on 4/12 indices: Passport Index, Global Safety Index, Wealth Protection Index and Global Citizenship Score
- Above the regional median on 10/12 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Global Investor Programme (GIP)
- EntrePass (Entrepreneur Pass)
Frequently asked questions about Singapore
What is the capital of Singapore?
The capital of Singapore is Singapore.
What is the population of Singapore?
According to the World Bank, Singapore had a population of 6,111,175 in 2025.
What are the official languages of Singapore?
The official languages of Singapore are Malay, Mandarin, Tamil and English.
What currency does Singapore use?
Singapore uses the Singapore Dollar (SGD).
Does Singapore allow dual citizenship?
Singapore does not allow adult citizens to hold dual citizenship; those acquiring another citizenship must renounce Singapore's, and new citizens must give up their old one.
How strong is the Singapore passport?
The Singapore passport ranks #1 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 209 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Singapore passport holders?
Holders of the Singapore passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 15 destinations and need an e-Visa for 23. Full list: Singapore passport page.
How many passports can enter Singapore without applying for a visa in advance?
163 of 197 passports can enter Singapore without applying for a consular visa in advance: 163 visa-free. 34 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Singapore offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 2 active citizenship and residency programmes in Singapore: Global Investor Programme (GIP) and EntrePass (Entrepreneur Pass). Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Singapore?
In Singapore, Global Investor Programme (GIP) requires a minimum investment starting from US$7,700,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Singapore?
In Singapore, an application under Global Investor Programme (GIP) takes about 6–12 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Singapore through these programmes?
Through Global Investor Programme (GIP), citizenship of Singapore is possible after about 2 years, after a period of permanent residence (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Singapore?
In Singapore, Global Investor Programme (GIP) requires 0 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Singapore?
All 2 programmes can include spouse and children under 21.
Where is Singapore strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Singapore is strongest on the Passport Index (#1 of 198) and weakest on the Investment Migration ROI (#49 of 50).
How does Singapore rank for quality of life?
Singapore scores 83.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #22 of 211.
Is Singapore expensive to live in?
Singapore scores 52.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #153 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Singapore?
Singapore scores 97.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #2 of 203.
How does Singapore rank for healthcare?
Singapore scores 72.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #38 of 192.
How does Singapore rank for education?
Singapore scores 86.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #11 of 191.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 12 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
