IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SINGAPORE TOURISM BOARD
Living Well in Singapore
Singapore is renowned as a “City in Nature” and an urban wellness destination that embodies holistic wellness. The commitment to biophilic integration starts at Singapore’s Jewel Changi airport, where arriving visitors are met with the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, nestled in thousands of shrubs and trees and canopies. Across the city, 300 km of trails and greenways (the Park Connector Network) link urban attractions like Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands with major parks and nature areas. Residents and visitors are invited to walk, run, bike or rollerblade, integrating physical activity with exploration and transportation.
Life expectancy in Singapore has risen by 25 years over the past few decades, earning it a sixth place among the “Blue Zones” of the world in 2023. The government has made health and wellness a priority through Singapore’s national policies creating a conducive environment for Singaporeans to live better and longer and by empowering Singaporeans to make healthier lifestyle choices through innovative programmes and infrastructure design. Since 2022, Singapore has been running the Wellness Festival Singapore (WFS) as a key nationwide effort to promote holistic wellbeing for locals and visitors. The island-wide festival promotes wellness across pillars of fitness, emotional and mental wellness, and lifestyle experiences.
SINGAPORE KEY FACTS
Population
5,637,022 (2022)
Life Expectancy for Men
81.1 years (2021)
Life Expectancy for Women
85.9 years (2021)
Example Modalities
City in Nature
Fitness and Lifestyle
Innovation and Tech
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SINGAPORE WELLNESS ECONOMY REPORT
This country report is the first detailed measurement of the size of Singapore’s wellness economy, presenting data on its ten wellness sectors. The report shows the trajectory of the wellness economy from 2019 to 2022, and subsector details where data are available. This report and its data will be valuable for any businesses and investors who are interested in the opportunities and potential offered by Singapore’s dynamic wellness market.
WELLNESS ECONOMY BY SECTOR IN SINGAPORE
The wellness economy, as defined by GWI, is broad and diverse. Its eleven sectors encompass many different types of consumer activities and expenditures, including products, services, travel, and technology. Every country’s wellness economy is unique. Its composition can vary widely from country to country, based on its development history, culture, socioeconomic conditions, and government policy. Below we present Singapore’s top-line wellness economy data and how it ranks globally. More details are available in the downloadable country report.
Singapore Rankings out of 218 countries
KEY WELLNESS EXPERIENCES IN SINGAPORE
Singapore is home to a diverse wellness ecosystem that offers something for everyone from locals to leisure and business travellers to relax, recharge and rejuvenate, pursuing an active lifestyle or exploring varied wellness modalities.
From its urban spas, fitness clubs, traditional and complementary medicine practitioners, to its world-class parks and gardens, Singapore promises a wide range of high quality, safe and accessible wellness experiences that marry tradition and innovation. Designed to cater to your physical, mental, and emotional wellness, and delivered in an urban setting that maintains its connection to nature.
OTHER GWI RESOURCES & REPORTS FOR SINGAPORE
PROVIDED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SINGAPORE TOURISM BOARD
The Global Wellness Institute is grateful to the Singapore Tourism Board for supporting the development of this country report and making its important Singapore-specific data available to the world.
Singapore Tourism Board is the lead agency for Singapore’s tourism sector. We bring our Passion Made Possible brand to life by differentiating Singapore as a vibrant destination, inspiring people to share and deepen their passions. Singapore continues to explore partnership opportunities with key wellness and tourism players for greater tourism impact and experience development opportunities. Visit the Singapore Tourism Board Website
