Inflation Singapore 2024

Average inflation: 2.4%

Current Inflation

Inflation is normal at 2.4%, around the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in February at 3.4%. The lowest inflation was in October at 1.4%.

Highest month
February: 3.4%
Lowest month
October: 1.4%
Difference
2.0 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 3.3%. The lowest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 2.8%.

Highest increase
Energy: 3.3%
Lowest increase
Core inflation: 2.8%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 0.7% lower than the 5-year average of 3.1%.

5-year average
3.1%
10-year average
1.6%
All-time high (2008)
6.6%
All-time low (2016)
-0.5%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2023, inflation has fallen by +2.4 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-2.4 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
January: -3.7 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 0.4% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.

Purchasing Power

At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €102.40 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2024

Inflation by category

Food
2.8%
+0.4vs avg.
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Energy
3.3%
+0.9vs avg.
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Core inflation
2.8%
+0.4vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2023
January 2.9% -3.7
February 3.4% -2.9
March 2.7% -2.8
April 2.7% -3.0
May 3.1% -2.0
June 2.4% -2.1
July 2.4% -1.7
August 2.2% -1.8
September 2.0% -2.1
October 1.4% -3.3
November 1.6% -2.0
December 1.6% -2.1
Average 2.4%

Data source

Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.

See also