Grants and other revenue (current LCU) in Singapore
Singapore: Grants and other revenue (current LCU) was 31.90 billion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Grants and other revenue in Singapore, 1972–2024
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2024, grants and other revenue in Singapore stood at 31.90 billion current LCU.
That represents a change of up 8.8% on the previous year and up 79.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, grants and other revenue in Singapore peaked at 39.84 billion current LCU in 2019 and was at its lowest, 569.00 million current LCU, in 1972.
That places Singapore 83rd out of 154 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Grants and other revenue (current LCU) in Singapore, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 569.00 million current LCU | — |
| 1973 | 591.00 million current LCU | +3.9% |
| 1974 | 654.00 million current LCU | +10.7% |
| 1975 | 871.00 million current LCU | +33.2% |
| 1976 | 942.00 million current LCU | +8.2% |
| 1977 | 1.16 billion current LCU | +22.9% |
| 1978 | 1.27 billion current LCU | +9.9% |
| 1979 | 1.50 billion current LCU | +17.5% |
| 1980 | 1.97 billion current LCU | +31.6% |
| 1981 | 2.37 billion current LCU | +20.4% |
| 1982 | 2.63 billion current LCU | +10.8% |
| 1983 | 3.79 billion current LCU | +44.5% |
| 1984 | 4.08 billion current LCU | +7.5% |
| 1985 | 4.37 billion current LCU | +7.1% |
| 1986 | 5.20 billion current LCU | +19.1% |
| 1987 | 6.99 billion current LCU | +34.3% |
| 1988 | 6.34 billion current LCU | -9.3% |
| 1989 | 6.09 billion current LCU | -3.9% |
| 1990 | 7.62 billion current LCU | +25.0% |
| 1991 | 8.00 billion current LCU | +4.9% |
| 1992 | 8.91 billion current LCU | +11.5% |
| 1993 | 12.14 billion current LCU | +36.2% |
| 1994 | 10.55 billion current LCU | -13.1% |
| 1995 | 12.24 billion current LCU | +16.1% |
| 1996 | 16.35 billion current LCU | +33.6% |
| 1997 | 17.12 billion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 1998 | 18.48 billion current LCU | +8.0% |
| 1999 | 19.08 billion current LCU | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 17.93 billion current LCU | -6.0% |
| 2001 | 15.71 billion current LCU | -12.4% |
| 2002 | 14.07 billion current LCU | -10.4% |
| 2003 | 11.87 billion current LCU | -15.6% |
| 2004 | 13.96 billion current LCU | +17.5% |
| 2005 | 14.04 billion current LCU | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 14.33 billion current LCU | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 17.53 billion current LCU | +22.4% |
| 2008 | 18.25 billion current LCU | +4.1% |
| 2009 | 11.58 billion current LCU | -36.6% |
| 2010 | 13.06 billion current LCU | +12.8% |
| 2011 | 13.76 billion current LCU | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 14.37 billion current LCU | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 15.27 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 2014 | 17.81 billion current LCU | +16.6% |
| 2015 | 20.57 billion current LCU | +15.5% |
| 2016 | 22.73 billion current LCU | +10.5% |
| 2017 | 29.38 billion current LCU | +29.2% |
| 2018 | 26.31 billion current LCU | -10.5% |
| 2019 | 39.84 billion current LCU | +51.4% |
| 2020 | 25.66 billion current LCU | -35.6% |
| 2021 | 25.75 billion current LCU | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 28.78 billion current LCU | +11.7% |
| 2023 | 29.32 billion current LCU | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 31.90 billion current LCU | +8.8% |
Singapore compared with similar countries
- Singapore's 31.90 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 16.91 billion current LCU, 1.9× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Singapore's 31.90 billion current LCU is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 20.28 billion current LCU, 1.6× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 944.25 million current LCU | 569.00 million current LCU | 1.50 billion current LCU | 8 |
| 1980s | 4.38 billion current LCU | 1.97 billion current LCU | 6.99 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.05 billion current LCU | 7.62 billion current LCU | 19.08 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.93 billion current LCU | 11.58 billion current LCU | 18.25 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.31 billion current LCU | 13.06 billion current LCU | 39.84 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 28.28 billion current LCU | 25.66 billion current LCU | 31.90 billion current LCU | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is grants and other revenue in Singapore?
- Grants and other revenue in Singapore was 31.90 billion current LCU in 2024, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest grants and other revenue recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 39.84 billion current LCU in 2019.
- What is the lowest grants and other revenue recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 569.00 million current LCU in 1972.
- How does Singapore rank for grants and other revenue?
- Singapore ranks 83rd out of 154 countries with data for 2024.
- Is grants and other revenue rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore data come from?
- The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Grants and other revenue (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Grants are transfers receivable by government units, from other resident or nonresident government units or international organizations, that do not meet the definition of a tax, subsidy, or social contribution. Other revenue is all revenue receivable excluding taxes, social contributions, and grants. This category of revenue includes property income, sales of goods and services, and miscellaneous other types of revenue. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.