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Integrated Longtitudinal Database for Supporting Policy Studies

The Singapore Government adopts a data-driven approach in shaping policies using data analytics to examine issues, identify effective strategies, and assess the impact of policy interventions.

Read about DOS’s integrated Longitudinal Administrative Database and how it supports evidence-based research and policy studies in Singapore in the Statistics Singapore Newsletter.

Use of Administrative Data and New Data Sources in Industry Statistics

DOS produces short-term and annual estimates of industry statistics for the services sector.

Find out more on how DOS has produced new data products by leveraging administrative data and new data sources in the Statistics Singapore Newsletter.

Women-Owned Companies in Singapore

In 2022, women-owned companies generated $85.3 billion in revenue and employed 202,000 employees. Compared to 2010, this represented an average annual growth of 11.3% and 4.8% respectively.

Find out more on the contribution and characteristics of women-owned companies in the Statistics Singapore Newsletter.

Happy 59th Birthday Singapore!

Happy 59th Birthday, Singapore!

Check out Singapore's economic progress with historical data series in the SingStat Table Builder.

appy World Population Day

Happy World Population Day 2024! The United Nations has announced this year’s theme as 'To Leave No One Behind, Count Everyone'. Find out what DOS has done to ensure everyone counts.

Explore trends in Singapore’s population using the interactive Population Trends dashboard.

Explore trends on population with Difficulties in Performing Basic Activities using the interactive dashboard.

Happy Youth Day

In 2023, the top 5 places with proportionately more resident youths were Woodlands, Choa Chu Kang, Pasir Ris, Sembawang and Tampines, amongst other planning areas in Singapore.

Explore trends in Profile of Singapore Youths using the interactive dashboard.

Happy Youth Day

Wondered how hawker food items are selected for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) computations? For more details, watch the videos or refer to our infographics here:

- Why Does the Reported Inflation Differ from My Personal Experience infographic.

- How are Prices Collected for the Compilation of CPI video.

- Price Changes and the CPI video.

Happy Youth Day

It’s National Family Festival 2024!

Explore latest data on Singapore’s Population, including number of marriages and births using the SingStat Table Builder.

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