Inflation in Singapore
Consumer price inflation in Singapore averaged 1.6% in the ten years to 2024, in line with the ASEAN regional average of 3.0%. The 2024 average figure was 2.4%. For more information on inflation, visit our dedicated page.
Singapore Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) for Singapore from 2014 to 2025.
Source: Macrobond.
Singapore Inflation Data
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 2.3 | 6.1 | 4.8 | 2.4 | 0.9 |
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 4.0 | 6.5 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| Inflation (Core, ann. var. %, eop) | 2.1 | 5.1 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| Inflation (DSPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 15.2 | 18.6 | -6.7 | -1.3 | 1.0 |
Inflation is stable in April
Latest reading: Consumer prices increased 1.8% in annual terms in April, stable from the previous month's reading. Relative to the prior month's figures, price pressures were higher for transport in April (+7.0% in annual terms vs +6.0% in March). In contrast, price pressures reduced for housing and utilities in April (+0.2% vs +0.3% in March). Finally, the change in food prices was the same as in the prior month (+1.6% in April and March). Meanwhile, core consumer prices were up 1.4% on a year-on-year basis in April, following a 1.7% increase in the prior month. Lastly, consumer prices were down 0.34% in April on a month-on-month basis, following a 0.48% increase in the previous month.
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