Quizzes

Conducting of Household Expenditure Survey

The Household Expenditure Survey (HES) collects detailed information on the latest consumption expenditure of resident households in Singapore. It also obtains information on households’ demographic and socio-economic characteristics and ownership of consumer durables. The latest HES is the HES 17/18.

Gross Domestic Product

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) refers to the aggregate value of the goods and services produced within the economic territory of Singapore.

Census of Population

The Census of Population (COP) is the most comprehensive source of information on population and household in Singapore. It provides benchmark data for demographic, social and labour force statistics. Data from the COP also serve as key inputs for policy review and formulation. We are currently conducting the COP 2020.

Marital Status, Marriages and Divorces

This quiz takes reference from the annual 'Statistics on Marriages and Divorces' publication. How much do you know about the trends in marriages and divorces, and the characteristics of grooms and brides?

Population and Population Structure

Singapore's total population comprises Singapore residents (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents) and non-residents. This quiz takes reference from the annual 'Population Trends' publication as well as the 'Census of Population' and 'General Household Survey' reports. Test your knowledge of the profile of the Singapore population and related demographic statistics.

Households

Resident household in Singapore refers to a household where the household reference person is a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.

Household Income

Household income from work refers to the sum of income received by working members of the household from employment and business. The key trends are presented in the 'Key Household Income Trends' paper.

Geographic Distribution

Data on Singapore resident population by planning areas and subzones are available in the 'Population Trends', 'Census of Population' and 'General Household Survey' reports.

This quiz is based on the information available on the 'Geographic Distribution' theme page on our website. How much do you know about Singapore's population geographic distribution? Take this quiz to find out!

Consumer Price Index

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is designed to measure the average price changes in a fixed basket of consumption goods and services commonly purchased by resident households over time. It is commonly used as a measure of consumer price inflation.

Producer and International Trade Price Indices

Producer Price Indices (PPIs) measure the rate of change in the prices of goods and services bought and sold by producers. Examples of PPIs are the Domestic Supply Price Index and Singapore Manufactured Products Price Index. International Trade Price Indices measure the rate of change in the prices of exported and imported goods and services. Examples are the Import and Export Price Indices.

Services

The Department of Statistics conducts an annual survey on the services industries to collect a wide range of data for studies and analyses. This quiz is based on the latest Services Survey Series report.

International Trade in Services

The Department of Statistics compiles data on Singapore's International Trade in Services (TIS). This quiz is based on the latest TIS report and will test your knowledge and understanding of Singapore's TIS statistics.

Foreign Direct Investment & Direct Investment Abroad

The Department of Statistics compiles data on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Singapore and Singapore’s Direct Investment Abroad (DIA). This quiz is based on the latest FDI and DIA statistics. How much do you know about Singapore’s direct investment?

National Statistical Standards and Classifications

Three of the key statistical classifications that are in use in Singapore are the Singapore Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC), Singapore Standard Occupational Classification (SSOC) and the Singapore Standard Educational Classification (SSEC), which are revised regularly to reflect economic and social changes. This quiz is based on latest release of the SSIC, SSOC and SSEC reports.