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Singapore

Asia
SGP

Current Score

53.57

Global Rank

26th

Percentile

86%

Last Updated

Apr 10, 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 Social Policy Signalling Index score is assessed at 53, placing it in the moderate intensity category. This score indicates that Singapore exhibits a balanced approach towards policy signalling intensity in comparison to other nations. While the country's dimension scores average to a similar figure, the recent repeal of Section 377A, which previously criminalized same-sex relations, suggests a gradual shift towards more moderate LGBTQ policy signalling. However, the lack of legal recognition for same-sex marriage and other comprehensive LGBTQ protections keeps the overall intensity from reaching higher levels. The strict content control and regulatory frameworks also contribute to this moderate score, reflecting the government's cautious stance on content moderation and freedom of expression.

Analyzing the dimension scores, Singapore shows the highest signalling intensity in "Legislative/Regulatory Activism" with a score of 86.42, indicating substantial involvement in legislative measures, likely reflecting strict regulatory frameworks. The "Speech & Expression Climate" and "Corporate/Investor Signalling" also reflect moderate signalling with scores of 62.22 and 63.77, respectively. Conversely, "Institutional DEI Policy Intensity" and "Education & Curriculum Signalling" have lower signalling intensity, indicating less aggressive policy implementation in these areas. These patterns suggest a country focused on maintaining regulatory oversight while being more reserved in institutional and educational reforms.

Score Breakdown by Dimension

Weighted components of the composite score

Speech & Expression Climate(18% weight)
62.22
Institutional DEI Policy Intensity(18% weight)
35.91
Education & Curriculum Signalling(14% weight)
39.07
Media & Platform Moderation(14% weight)
40.59
Legislative/Regulatory Activism(14% weight)
86.42
Corporate/Investor Signalling(12% weight)
63.77
Protest & Activism Salience(10% weight)
50.01

Recent Events

Events that influenced this country's score

YouTube raises subscription prices in US for the first time in 3 years

Media & Platform Moderation
+1.0
Speech & Expression Climate
+1.0
Apr 11, 2026Source

OpenAI faces tighter regulation under EU's Digital Service Act, Handelsblatt says

Legislative/Regulatory Activism
+2.0
Apr 11, 2026Source

Arteta plays down talks regarding new Arsenal contract

Legislative/Regulatory Activism
+2.0
Apr 11, 2026Source

Calcavecchia ejected from Masters for violating no-phone policy, Golfweek reports

Legislative/Regulatory Activism
+2.0
Apr 11, 2026Source

Juventus extend coach Spalletti's contract to 2028

Legislative/Regulatory Activism
-1.0
Apr 10, 2026Source

Meta must face youth addiction lawsuit by Massachusetts, court rules

Legislative/Regulatory Activism
+2.0
Apr 10, 2026Source

New Spurs boss De Zerbi targets Premier League survival with attacking football

Corporate/Investor Signalling
+2.0
Apr 10, 2026Source

CoreWeave strikes AI cloud deal with Anthropic, shares surge

Protest & Activism Salience
+1.0
Apr 10, 2026Source

Space analytics firm HawkEye's revenue jumped 74% in 2025, US IPO filing shows

Corporate/Investor Signalling
+1.0
Apr 10, 2026Source

US Justice Department opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices, WSJ reports 

Legislative/Regulatory Activism
+1.0
Apr 10, 2026Source