Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Singapore
Singapore: Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita was 3,830 current international $ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Singapore, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current international $.
Analysis
Singapore recorded 3,830 current international $ for tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.7% on the previous year and up 199.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Singapore peaked at 4,084 current international $ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 382.25 current international $, in 2001.
Singapore ranks 23rd of 193 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Singapore, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 530.86 current international $ | — |
| 2001 | 382.25 current international $ | -28.0% |
| 2002 | 477.66 current international $ | +25.0% |
| 2003 | 648.61 current international $ | +35.8% |
| 2004 | 555.36 current international $ | -14.4% |
| 2005 | 588.27 current international $ | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 636.89 current international $ | +8.3% |
| 2007 | 652.74 current international $ | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 812.82 current international $ | +24.5% |
| 2009 | 787.9 current international $ | -3.1% |
| 2010 | 866.38 current international $ | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 938.59 current international $ | +8.3% |
| 2012 | 1,078 current international $ | +14.8% |
| 2013 | 1,280 current international $ | +18.8% |
| 2014 | 1,478 current international $ | +15.4% |
| 2015 | 1,718 current international $ | +16.3% |
| 2016 | 1,876 current international $ | +9.1% |
| 2017 | 2,022 current international $ | +7.8% |
| 2018 | 2,124 current international $ | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 2,421 current international $ | +14.0% |
| 2020 | 3,508 current international $ | +44.9% |
| 2021 | 4,084 current international $ | +16.4% |
| 2022 | 3,765 current international $ | -7.8% |
| 2023 | 3,830 current international $ | +1.7% |
Singapore compared with similar countries
- Singapore's 3,830 current international $ is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,794 current international $, 1.4× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Singapore's 3,830 current international $ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 409.49 current international $, 9.4× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 607.33 current international $ | 382.25 current international $ | 812.82 current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,580 current international $ | 866.38 current international $ | 2,421 current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,796 current international $ | 3,508 current international $ | 4,084 current international $ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Singapore?
- Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Singapore was 3,830 current international $ in 2023, according to Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 4,084 current international $ in 2021.
- What is the lowest tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 382.25 current international $ in 2001.
- How does Singapore rank for tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita?
- Singapore ranks 23rd out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is up 199.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore data come from?
- The figures come from Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Tax revenue is defined as compulsory transfers to the central government for public purposes. Public expenditure on health care is defined as all the recurrent and capital spending from government, external borrowing and grants, and social health insurance funds. Both variables are measured in current international $, which adjusts for price differences between countries.