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Singapore

Asia
SGP

Current Score

49.40

Global Rank

30th

Percentile

84%

Last Updated

Aug 23, 2026

Ranking Trend

Singapore's rank movement over the last 30 days

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Score Analysis

Analysis of Singapore's policy signalling profile

Singapore's overall WokeMeter assessment score of 50 reflects a moderate policy signalling intensity in terms of Western-style progressive policies. This score is consistent with the country's dimension scores, which collectively average around the mid-40s to low 60s. Recent policy changes, such as the repeal of Section 377A, indicate a gradual shift towards more inclusive policies, although the absence of same-sex marriage laws illustrates the limitations of this progress. Singapore's strict content moderation laws, coupled with its robust legislative activism score, underscore a significant regulatory presence, although this does not necessarily translate to high signalling intensity in all areas.

Examining the dimension scores, Singapore shows the highest signalling intensity in Legislative/Regulatory Activism, scoring 92.91, indicative of robust governmental engagement in policy-making. The Speech & Expression Climate and Corporate/Investor Signalling also reflect moderate to high intensity, with scores of 62.60 and 63.66, respectively, suggesting ongoing dialogues in these fields. Conversely, Institutional DEI Policy Intensity and Education & Curriculum Signalling scores are considerably lower, at 24.47 and 29.60, pointing to limited emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion within institutional structures. These variations highlight the uneven landscape of policy signalling in Singapore, balancing between regulatory strictness and evolving social policies.

Score Breakdown by Dimension

Weighted components of the composite score

Speech & Expression Climate(18% weight)
62.60
Institutional DEI Policy Intensity(18% weight)
24.47
Education & Curriculum Signalling(14% weight)
29.60
Media & Platform Moderation(14% weight)
31.59
Legislative/Regulatory Activism(14% weight)
92.91
Corporate/Investor Signalling(12% weight)
63.66
Protest & Activism Salience(10% weight)
45.18

Recent Events

Events that influenced this country's score

Late Gvardiol strike earns Maresca winning start and Brighton hammer Villa

Protest & Activism Salience
+1.0
Aug 24, 2026Source

NDR 2026: 7 key takeaways - from family support and housing to Singapore’s future land plans

Protest & Activism Salience
+2.0
Legislative/Regulatory Activism
+2.0

Nothing matters more than helping families thrive, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in his 2026 National Day Rally speech.

Aug 23, 2026Source

NDR 2026: Singapore studying feasibility of undersea tunnels to connect Tekong to mainland

Legislative/Regulatory Activism
+2.0

Sentosa and neighbouring Pulau Brani are also set for major transformations, with plans for new attractions and enhanced connectivity between the two islands and the mainland.

Aug 23, 2026Source

NDR 2026: Semakau, Bukom and Pulau Sudong may be merged into new island for industrial, power needs

Legislative/Regulatory Activism
+2.0

The new island, modelled on Jurong Island's development, could house advanced manufacturing and future power infrastructure.

Aug 23, 2026Source

NDR 2026: Singapore's multiracial character will endure even as country stays open to newcomers, says PM Wong

Legislative/Regulatory Activism
-1.0

Singapore will continue to broadly maintain its current ethnic balance, a policy which has served the country well, says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

Aug 23, 2026Source

NDR 2026: Income ceilings for BTO flats, executive condos raised; first-time buyers to get extra ballot per child

Corporate/Investor Signalling
+1.0

To give potential flat buyers sufficient time to review their housing plans under the revised ceilings, the next Build-to-Order (BTO) exercise will be moved from October to November.

Aug 23, 2026Source

NDR 2026: Significantly lower childcare, infant care fees at government-supported preschools by 2030

Corporate/Investor Signalling
+2.0
Legislative/Regulatory Activism
+2.0
Education & Curriculum Signalling
+2.0

Absorbing more of the costs of childcare and preschool is “one of the best investments we can make”, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

Aug 23, 2026Source

NDR 2026: PM Wong flags 'unsettling' AI risks, says Singapore ready to put in safeguards

Media & Platform Moderation
+2.0
Speech & Expression Climate
+2.0

Social media platforms will have to verify users’ ages more robustly, with further restrictions possible if safeguards fall short, Mr Wong says.

Aug 23, 2026Source

My finances have taken a hit. What should I do now?

Corporate/Investor Signalling
+1.0

Whether it's a job loss, mounting debt or a bad investment, the temptation to instantly recover the financial loss may be strong, but the first priority should be doing what you can to stop the current situation from becoming worse.

Aug 22, 2026Source

The Singaporean who gets mistaken for a foreigner while running his family's Fuzhou oyster cake stall

Institutional DEI Policy Intensity
+1.0
Corporate/Investor Signalling
+1.0

He once envisioned himself travelling the world as an esports emcee. Now, Mr Deitrich Mohan is embracing his roots and tells CNA TODAY that he hopes to take his family hawker business at Maxwell Food Centre to its 100th year.

Aug 22, 2026Source