Singapore Department of Statistics

In 2023, the number of marriages registered decreased 3.7% compared to 2022. Except for fluctuations in the number of marriages observed between 2020 and 2022 arising from disruptions in marriage plans due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of marriages between 2014 and 2023 was broadly stable overall. The number of divorces & annulments rose 0.2% over the same period. Marriage dissolution rates before the 10th marriage anniversary fell among the 2006 to 2012 resident marriage cohorts compared to the 2005 cohort.   Find out more at go.gov.sg/smd.   #population #marriages #divorces

Advance estimates for 2Q 2024 indicate that on a quarter-on-quarter seasonally-adjusted basis, the economy expanded by 0.4%, slightly faster than the 0.3% expansion in 1Q 2024. More info via 👉 www.singstat.gov.sg/advgdp #economy #nationalaccounts #GDP

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 dashboard 👉 go.gov.sg/poptrendsdb.   Explore trends on population with difficulties in performing basic activities using the interactive dashboard 👉 go.gov.sg/diffactsdb. #population #Poptrends

Follow Assistant Director Wei Jun as he goes about his day in DOS's Prices Division! #DOS #SingStat #LifeatDOS

Explore trends in expenditure related ratio in Food & Beverage Services industries using the interactive dashboard 👉 go.gov.sg/fnb-inddb

Explore trends in firms engaging in similar activities across Singapore in Retail Trade Services industries using the interactive dashboard 👉 go.gov.sg/inddb.

Retail sales increased 2.2% in May 2024 compared to May 2023. Excluding motor vehicles, retail sales registered flat growth. Sales of food & beverage services increased 2.9% in May 2024 compared to May 2023. More info via 👉 www.singstat.gov.sg/mrs. #industry #services #RSI #FSI

Advance GDP Estimates for 2nd Quarter 2024 will be released on 12 Jul 2024, 8.00 a.m.. More info via 👉 www.singstat.gov.sg/advgdparc. #economy #nationalaccounts #GDP

#DYK 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 👉 go.gov.sg/youthdb   #population #youths