Singapore: housing

How much have private home prices risen in Singapore?

Singapore's private residential property price index was 219.4 in the second quarter of 2026 (first quarter of 2009 = 100), up from 218.3 in the first quarter, according to the Department of Statistics (SingStat), using Urban Redevelopment Authority data. The index for landed homes was 258.4 and for non-landed homes 210.6.

An index of 219.4 means prices were on average about 2.2 times their level in early 2009. The index measures price changes, not the price of a typical home.

Official sources: SingStat: private residential property price index

How much do HDB flats cost?

The HDB resale price index was 202.8 in the second quarter of 2026 (first quarter of 2009 = 100), down from 203.4 in the first quarter and 203.6 at the end of 2025, according to the Department of Statistics (SingStat), using Housing & Development Board data.

The index tracks resale prices of public flats sold on the open market, not prices of new flats sold by HDB. It shows price changes over time, not the price of a typical flat.

Official sources: SingStat: HDB resale price index

How many people live in public housing in Singapore?

76% of Singapore's population lived in public flats at the end of 2025, according to the Department of Statistics (SingStat), using Housing & Development Board data. HDB completed 19,587 flats in 2025 and sold 21,996 under its Home Ownership Scheme. 94% of HDB flats were home-ownership flats.

The share of the population in public flats was also 76% in 2024. Flats constructed in a year can differ from flats sold, because flats are often sold before they are built.

Official sources: SingStat: residential units constructed and sold by HDB

What share of Singapore is urban?

The UN Population Division puts the share of people living in urban areas in Singapore at 100.0% in 2025. The figure has been the same every year since 2005. It is 1st highest of 30 in East Asia & Pacific, where the median is 63.1%. Worldwide: 1st of 193.

How many people in Singapore live in slums?

0.0%: that is the share of city dwellers living in slums in Singapore for 2022, according to UN-Habitat. The figure has been the same every year since 2006. East Asia & Pacific median: 17.9%; Singapore is 26th highest of 27. Worldwide: 155th of 170.

What share of people in Singapore have electricity?

The World Bank puts the share of people with access to electricity in Singapore at 100.0% in 2024. It has not changed since 2005. It is 1st highest of 30 in East Asia & Pacific, where the median is 100.0%. World rank, highest first: 1st of 193.

What is access to safe water in Singapore?

According to WHO and UNICEF, the share of people using safely managed drinking water in Singapore was 100.0% in 2024. The figure has been the same every year since 2005. East Asia & Pacific median: 45.9%; Singapore is 1st highest of 20. Of 134 countries with 2024 data, 1st highest.

What share of people in Singapore have safe sanitation?

100.0%: that is the share of people using safely managed sanitation in Singapore for 2024, according to WHO and UNICEF. It has not changed since 2005. It is 1st highest of 21 in East Asia & Pacific, where the median is 60.5%. Of 134 countries with 2024 data, 1st highest.

What share of homes in Singapore cook with clean fuels?

According to the WHO, the share of people using clean cooking fuels in Singapore was 100.0% in 2024. The figure has been the same every year since 2005. It is 1st highest of 30 in East Asia & Pacific, where the median is 82.0%. World rank, highest first: 1st of 192.