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Economy and jobs in Singapore

Singapore has a globally connected economy with strengths in technology, research and finance.

Economy type
Global hub
Economy score
93/100

Economy overview

Singapore has a globally connected economy with strengths in technology, research and finance.

Singapore, Singapore is classified as a global hub in our deterministic economy index. These are planning estimates derived from country economic priors and existing city signals — not measured GDP or labour-market statistics. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Key industries

The sectors that most shape the local economy, derived deterministically from country and city signals.

Key industries

  • Technology
  • Research
  • Finance
  • Software
  • Banking
  • Creative Industries

Employment outlook

The breadth of the labour market and where opportunities concentrate.

Employment outlook

Employment92/100
Job market94/100

Singapore's labour market is very strong, with opportunities concentrated in technology, finance and professional services and education and research.

Salary potential

Estimated pay levels and how far local incomes stretch against the cost of living.

Salary potential

Salary potential97/100
Affordability-adjusted income80/100

The affordability-adjusted income score combines estimated pay with the local cost of living, indicating how far a typical income stretches in Singapore.

Business environment

Conditions for operating and growing a business locally.

Business environment

Business environment94/100

This reflects infrastructure, institutional capacity, and the scale of the local market relative to peer cities.

Startup ecosystem

How supportive the local ecosystem is for new ventures.

Startup ecosystem

Startup ecosystem97/100
Innovation99/100

The startup ecosystem in Singapore is very strong, supported by universities and skilled talent, a favourable business environment and strong infrastructure.

Remote work suitability

Suitability for remote and distributed work.

Remote work suitability

Remote work90/100
Remote job availability94/100

Singapore offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 90/100.

Career opportunities

Overall career opportunity and how it breaks down by sector.

Career opportunities

Overall career opportunity95/100
Technology98/100
Healthcare79/100
Finance89/100
Manufacturing53/100
Tourism59/100
Education80/100

Economy score

A 0–100 composite of employment, salary, business environment, startups, innovation, remote work, and affordability-adjusted income. Used consistently across the platform.

Economy score

Economy score93/100
Employment92/100
Salary97/100
Business environment94/100
Startup ecosystem97/100
Innovation99/100
Remote work90/100

Jobs score

A 0–100 labour-market composite and its sector components.

Jobs score

Job market94/100
Technology98/100
Healthcare79/100
Finance89/100
Manufacturing53/100
Tourism59/100
Education80/100
Remote availability94/100
Career opportunity95/100

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