Malaysia and Singapore

Malaysia on Governance & Institutions →Singapore on Governance & Institutions →

Key statistics · the 4 the Governance & Institutions standing is built from

1. Corruption Perceptions Index

   Transparency International · 2025 · Higher is better

   Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 9 to 89; the middle country is at 39.

   9dashed: the middle country, 3989

   Malaysia: 5254th of 181 · rank

   Singapore: 843rd of 181 · rank

2. Government Effectiveness

   World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better

   Across the 209 countries measured, values run from -2.251 to 2.092; the middle country is at 0.101.

   -2.251dashed: the middle country, 0.1012.092

   Malaysia: 0.957

   Singapore: 2.092

3. Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index

   V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better

   Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.003 to 0.988; the middle country is at 0.676.

   0.003dashed: the middle country, 0.6760.988

   Malaysia: 0.777

   Singapore: 0.868

4. Statistical Performance Indicators

   World Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better

   Across the 188 countries measured, values run from 27.12 to 94.14; the middle country is at 69.3.

   27.12dashed: the middle country, 69.394.14

   Malaysia: 84.99

   Singapore: 88.32

Measured for Malaysia only: Foundational ID Ownership · Open Data Inventory

Measured for Singapore only: Business Ready: Operational Efficiency · Business Ready: Public Services · Business Ready: Regulatory Framework · Government Funding per Primary Student

Malaysia on Economy & Innovation →Singapore on Economy & Innovation →

Key statistics · the 4 the Economy & Innovation standing is built from

1. Account Ownership at a Financial Institution

   World Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better

   Across the 139 countries measured, values run from 14.83 to 99.85; the middle country is at 72.83.

   14.83dashed: the middle country, 72.8399.85

   Malaysia: 88.69

   Singapore: 97.97

2. Economic Complexity Index

   Growth Lab at Harvard University · 2024 · Higher is better

   Across the 145 countries measured, values run from -3.53 to 1.729; the middle country is at 0.131.

   -3.53dashed: the middle country, 0.1311.729

   Malaysia: 0.8629th of 145 · rank

   Singapore: 1.525th of 145 · rank

3. Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit

   World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Higher is better

   Across the 179 countries measured, values run from 2.113 to 88.52; the middle country is at 35.95.

   2.113dashed: the middle country, 35.9588.52

   Malaysia: 37.932024

   Singapore: 27.842023

4. GDP per Capita (PPP)

   World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better

   Across the 185 countries measured, values run from 1,067 to 139,593; the middle country is at 17,265.

   1,067dashed: the middle country, 17,265139,593

   Malaysia: 35,461

   Singapore: 139,593

Measured for Malaysia only: New Business Density · Statutory Minimum Wage

Measured for Singapore only: Gini Index of Disposable Income (SWIID)

Malaysia on Work & Labour →Singapore on Work & Labour →

Key statistics · the 4 the Work & Labour standing is built from

1. Employment-to-Population Ratio

   ILO · 2025 · Higher is better

   Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 21.21 to 86.9; the middle country is at 57.72.

   21.21dashed: the middle country, 57.7286.9

   Malaysia: 63.63

   Singapore: 67.71

2. Labour Income Share

   ILO · 2025 · Higher is better

   Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 9.691 to 75.13; the middle country is at 46.23.

   9.691dashed: the middle country, 46.2375.13

   Malaysia: 40.71

   Singapore: 43.22

3. Unemployment Rate

   ILO · 2025 · Lower is better

   Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 0.13 to 34.2; the middle country is at 5.084.

   0.13dashed: the middle country, 5.08434.2

   Malaysia: 3.764

   Singapore: 2.818

4. Vulnerable Employment

   ILO · 2025 · Lower is better

   Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 0.456 to 90.22; the middle country is at 28.67.

   0.456dashed: the middle country, 28.6790.22

   Malaysia: 21.89

   Singapore: 9.296

Measured for Malaysia only: Working Poverty Rate

Measured for Singapore only: Composite Rate of Labour Underutilisation (LU4) · Fatal Occupational Injuries · Female Share of Senior and Middle Management · Share of Temporary Employees · Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training

Malaysia on Education & Knowledge →Singapore on Education & Knowledge →

Key statistics · the 4 the Education & Knowledge standing is built from

1. Government Spending on Education

   UIS · 2023 · Higher is better

   Across the 123 countries measured, values run from 0 to 16.39; the middle country is at 3.709.

   0dashed: the middle country, 3.70916.39

   Malaysia: 3.515

   Singapore: 2.104

2. Out-of-School Rate, Primary

   UIS · latest reading per country · Lower is better

   Across the 192 countries measured, values run from 0.004 to 65.6; the middle country is at 3.691.

   0.004dashed: the middle country, 3.69165.6

   Malaysia: 11.972024

   Singapore: 0.2122023

3. Participation in Organised Learning One Year Before Primary

   UIS · latest reading per country · Higher is better

   Across the 187 countries measured, values run from 3.411 to 100; the middle country is at 85.9.

   3.411dashed: the middle country, 85.9100

   Malaysia: 85.432024

   Singapore: 95.22023

4. Upper Secondary Completion Rate

   UIS · 2025 · Higher is better

   Across the 164 countries measured, values run from 2.13 to 99.27; the middle country is at 64.87.

   2.13dashed: the middle country, 64.8799.27

   Malaysia: 63.26

   Singapore: no reading in this edition

Measured for Malaysia only: Gender Parity Index, Tertiary Enrolment · Inbound Mobility Rate, Tertiary · Intergenerational Persistence in Education · Lower Secondary Completion Rate · Out-of-School Rate, Lower Secondary Age · Outbound Mobility Ratio, Tertiary · Pre-Primary Net Enrolment Rate · Primary Completion Rate · Primary Schools with Electricity · Primary Schools with Internet for Teaching · Pupils per Qualified Teacher, Primary · Qualified Teachers in Primary Education · School Life Expectancy · Secondary School Enrolment · Tertiary Enrolment Ratio · Trust in Scientists

Malaysia on Health & Wellbeing →Singapore on Health & Wellbeing →

Key statistics · the 4 the Health & Wellbeing standing is built from

1. Life Expectancy at Birth

   UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Higher is better

   Across the 222 countries measured, values run from 54.46 to 86.37; the middle country is at 74.63.

   54.46dashed: the middle country, 74.6386.37

   Malaysia: 76.66

   Singapore: 83.74

2. Prevalence of Severe Food Insecurity

   FAO · 2023 · Lower is better

   Across the 133 countries measured, values run from 0 to 63.1; the middle country is at 4.7.

   0dashed: the middle country, 4.763.1

   Malaysia: 5.8

   Singapore: 3.5

3. Stunting Prevalence in Children Under Five

   UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · latest reading per country · Lower is better

   Across the 162 countries measured, values run from 0.518 to 52.8; the middle country is at 13.8.

   0.518dashed: the middle country, 13.852.8

   Malaysia: 21.22022

   Singapore: no reading in this edition

4. Under-Five Mortality Rate

   UN IGME · 2024 · Lower is better

   Across the 200 countries measured, values run from 1.26 to 115.65; the middle country is at 14.54.

   1.26dashed: the middle country, 14.54115.65

   Malaysia: 8.309

   Singapore: 2.68

Measured for Malaysia only: Adults Who Have Been Too Anxious or Depressed to Carry On · Antenatal Care Coverage, At Least Four Visits · Caesarean Section Rate · Care-Seeking for Children with Symptoms of Pneumonia · Children with Functional Difficulties · Coefficient of Variation of Habitual Caloric Consumption · Early Initiation of Breastfeeding · Exclusive Breastfeeding Under Six Months · Fish and Seafood Supply per Person · Fruit Supply per Person · INFORM Severity Index · Meat Supply per Person · Oral Rehydration Salts for Children with Diarrhoea · Pesticide Use per Hectare · Prevalence of Undernourishment · Share of Dietary Energy Supply from Cereals, Roots and Tubers · Vegetable Supply per Person

Measured for Singapore only: Births Attended by Skilled Health Staff

Malaysia on Development & Human Capital →Singapore on Development & Human Capital →

Key statistics · the 3 the Development & Human Capital standing is built from

1. Human Development Index

   UNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better

   Across the 193 countries measured, values run from 0.388 to 0.972; the middle country is at 0.762.

   0.388dashed: the middle country, 0.7620.972

   Malaysia: 0.81967th of 193 · rank

   Singapore: 0.94613th of 193 · rank

2. Maternal Mortality Ratio

   MMEIG · 2023 · Lower is better

   Across the 195 countries measured, values run from 0.11 to 992.83; the middle country is at 46.65.

   0.11dashed: the middle country, 46.65992.83

   Malaysia: 26.38

   Singapore: 6.12

3. Social Protection Coverage

   ILO · latest reading per country · Higher is better

   Across the 209 countries measured, values run from 0 to 100; the middle country is at 52.1.

   0dashed: the middle country, 52.1100

   Malaysia: 29.2

   Singapore: 100

Measured for Malaysia only: Adequacy of Social Protection and Labour Benefits · Multidimensional Poverty Measure · Net Official Development Assistance Received · Poverty Headcount at $3.00 a Day, Line-up Estimates

Measured for Singapore only: Child Marriage

Malaysia on Environment & Sustainability →Singapore on Environment & Sustainability →

Key statistics · the 4 the Environment & Sustainability standing is built from

1. CO₂ Emissions per Capita

   Global Carbon Project · 2024 · Lower is better

   Across the 210 countries measured, values run from 0.054 to 41.27; the middle country is at 3.21.

   0.054dashed: the middle country, 3.2141.27

   Malaysia: 8.162

   Singapore: 9.245

2. Ecological Footprint

   Global Footprint Network · 2025 · Lower is better

   Across the 126 countries measured, values run from 0.514 to 11.73; the middle country is at 2.296.

   0.514dashed: the middle country, 2.29611.73

   Malaysia: 4.111

   Singapore: no reading in this edition

3. Organic Agricultural Area

   FAO · 2024 · Higher is better

   Across the 156 countries measured, values run from 0 to 86.38; the middle country is at 0.725.

   0dashed: the middle country, 0.72586.38

   Malaysia: 0

   Singapore: 2.21

4. Water Stress

   FAO · 2023 · Lower is better

   Across the 177 countries measured, values run from 0.03 to 3,851; the middle country is at 10.

   0.03dashed: the middle country, 103,851

   Malaysia: 3.44

   Singapore: 7.04

Measured for Malaysia only: Agricultural Irrigated Land · Baseline Water Stress (Aqueduct) · Children's Climate Risk Index · Land Under Cereal Production · Operating Coal Power Capacity · Temperature Change on Land

Measured for Singapore only: Coal Share of Electricity Generation · Low-Carbon Share of Electricity Generation · Solar Share of Electricity Generation · Wind and Solar Share of Electricity Generation

Malaysia on Gender & Equality →Singapore on Gender & Equality →

Key statistics · the 4 the Gender & Equality standing is built from

1. Firms with a Female Top Manager

   World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Higher is better

   Across the 179 countries measured, values run from 1.429 to 62.9; the middle country is at 19.16.

   1.429dashed: the middle country, 19.1662.9

   Malaysia: 25.542024

   Singapore: 21.82023

2. Social Institutions and Gender Index

   OECD · 2023 · Lower is better

   Across the 140 countries measured, values run from 6.7 to 67.4; the middle country is at 25.2.

   6.7dashed: the middle country, 25.267.4

   Malaysia: 60.7

   Singapore: 45

3. Women, Business and the Law

   World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better

   Across the 190 countries measured, values run from 3.125 to 100; the middle country is at 81.25.

   3.125dashed: the middle country, 81.25100

   Malaysia: 60.63

   Singapore: 82.5

4. Women's Political Empowerment Index

   V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better

   Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.028 to 0.954; the middle country is at 0.772.

   0.028dashed: the middle country, 0.7720.954

   Malaysia: 0.772

   Singapore: 0.785

Measured for Singapore only: Global Gender Parity Index · Legal Guarantees of Women's Equal Rights to Land · Women's Empowerment Index

Malaysia on Democracy & Civil Liberties →Singapore on Democracy & Civil Liberties →

Key statistics · the 4 the Democracy & Civil Liberties standing is built from

1. Civic Space Ratings

   CIVICUS · 2025 · Higher is better

   Across the 198 countries measured, values run from 2.17 to 100; the middle country is at 50.46.

   2.17dashed: the middle country, 50.46100

   Malaysia: 49.74

   Singapore: 30.49

2. Perceptions of Electoral Integrity Index

   EIP · latest reading per country · Higher is better

   Across the 171 countries measured, values run from 12.86 to 88.61; the middle country is at 54.78.

   12.86dashed: the middle country, 54.7888.61

   Malaysia: 57.592022

   Singapore: 61.722025

3. Rule of Law

   World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better

   Across the 211 countries measured, values run from -2.199 to 2.012; the middle country is at -0.102.

   -2.199dashed: the middle country, -0.1022.012

   Malaysia: 0.408

   Singapore: 1.489

4. V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index

   V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better

   Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.016 to 0.913; the middle country is at 0.497.

   0.016dashed: the middle country, 0.4970.913

   Malaysia: 0.504

   Singapore: 0.434

Malaysia on Peace & Security →Singapore on Peace & Security →

Key statistics · the 4 the Peace & Security standing is built from

1. Global Militarisation Index

   BICC · 2023 · Lower is better

   Across the 149 countries measured, values run from 3.512 to 351.09; the middle country is at 100.66.

   3.512dashed: the middle country, 100.66351.09

   Malaysia: 79.56103rd of 149 · rank

   Singapore: 206.812th of 149 · rank

2. Physical Violence Index

   V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better

   Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.053 to 0.989; the middle country is at 0.79.

   0.053dashed: the middle country, 0.790.989

   Malaysia: 0.884

   Singapore: 0.973

3. Political Stability and Absence of Violence

   World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better

   Across the 211 countries measured, values run from -2.506 to 1.563; the middle country is at 0.171.

   -2.506dashed: the middle country, 0.1711.563

   Malaysia: 0.34

   Singapore: 1.334

4. Political Violence by Non-State Actors

   V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better

   Across the 171 countries measured, values run from -3.182 to 3.375; the middle country is at -0.661.

   -3.182dashed: the middle country, -0.6613.375

   Malaysia: -0.497

   Singapore: -2.219

Malaysia on Risk & Resilience →Singapore on Risk & Resilience →

Key statistics · the 4 the Risk & Resilience standing is built from

1. Able to Raise Emergency Funds Within 30 Days

   World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Higher is better

   Across the 142 countries measured, values run from 16.49 to 93.69; the middle country is at 53.85.

   16.49dashed: the middle country, 53.8593.69

   Malaysia: 54.572024

   Singapore: 75.682021

2. Climate Vulnerability (ND-GAIN)

   Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · 2024 · Lower is better

   Across the 190 countries measured, values run from 0.263 to 0.655; the middle country is at 0.45.

   0.263dashed: the middle country, 0.450.655

   Malaysia: 0.36538th of 190 · rank

   Singapore: 0.37945th of 190 · rank

3. INFORM Risk Index

   European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · 2025 · Lower is better

   Across the 191 countries measured, values run from 0.7 to 8.5; the middle country is at 3.7.

   0.7dashed: the middle country, 3.78.5

   Malaysia: 3.6

   Singapore: 0.7

4. World Risk Index

   Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · 2025 · Lower is better

   Across the 193 countries measured, values run from 0.18 to 46.56; the middle country is at 4.17.

   0.18dashed: the middle country, 4.1746.56

   Malaysia: 14.28

   Singapore: 0.67

Measured for Malaysia only: Adults Who Experienced a Natural Disaster or Severe Weather · Drought Risk (Aqueduct) · Per Capita Food Supply Variability · Riverine Flood Risk (Aqueduct)

Malaysia on Mobility & Trade →Singapore on Mobility & Trade →

Key statistics · the 4 the Mobility & Trade standing is built from

1. Container Import Dwell Time

   World Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better

   Across the 156 countries measured, values run from 1 to 21.6; the middle country is at 4.4.

   1dashed: the middle country, 4.421.6

   Malaysia: 3.5

   Singapore: 1.2

2. ICT Goods Exports

   UNCTAD · 2024 · Higher is better

   Across the 120 countries measured, values run from 0 to 61.45; the middle country is at 0.975.

   0dashed: the middle country, 0.97561.45

   Malaysia: 35.21

   Singapore: 34.65

3. Liner Shipping Connectivity Index

   UNCTAD · 2025 · Higher is better

   Across the 168 countries measured, values run from 4.13 to 1,313; the middle country is at 60.84.

   4.13dashed: the middle country, 60.841,313

   Malaysia: 523.334th of 177 · rank

   Singapore: 625.943rd of 177 · rank

4. Logistics Performance Index

   World Bank Group · 2023 · Higher is better

   Across the 139 countries measured, values run from 1.9 to 4.3; the middle country is at 2.9.

   1.9dashed: the middle country, 2.94.3

   Malaysia: 3.626th of 139 · rank

   Singapore: 4.31st of 139 · rank

Measured for Malaysia only: Cereal Import Dependency Ratio · Cost of Sending Remittances

Malaysia on Food & Agriculture →Singapore on Food & Agriculture →

Key statistics · the 4 the Food & Agriculture standing is built from

1. Agriculture Orientation Index

   FAO · 2024 · Higher is better

   Across the 132 countries measured, values run from 0.03 to 5.38; the middle country is at 0.305.

   0.03dashed: the middle country, 0.3055.38

   Malaysia: 0.22

   Singapore: 5.38

2. Cereal Yield

   FAO · 2023 · Higher is better

   Across the 179 countries measured, values run from 23 to 29,147; the middle country is at 3,072.

   23dashed: the middle country, 3,07229,147

   Malaysia: 3,524

   Singapore: no reading in this edition

3. Dietary Energy Supply

   FAO · 2024 · Higher is better

   Across the 155 countries measured, values run from 1,757 to 3,962; the middle country is at 2,982.

   1,757dashed: the middle country, 2,9823,962

   Malaysia: 2,975

   Singapore: no reading in this edition

4. Progress Toward Productive and Sustainable Agriculture (SDG 2.4.1 Proxy)

   FAO · 2024 · Higher is better

   Across the 186 countries measured, values run from 1.67 to 4.57; the middle country is at 3.14.

   1.67dashed: the middle country, 3.144.57

   Malaysia: 3.5

   Singapore: 3.67

Malaysia on Poverty & Inequality →

Key statistics · the 3 the Poverty & Inequality standing is built from

1. Gini Index

   World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Lower is better

   Across the 159 countries measured, values run from 23 to 59.07; the middle country is at 33.72.

   23dashed: the middle country, 33.7259.07

   Malaysia: 40.672021

   Singapore: no reading in this edition

2. Poverty Gap at $3.00 a Day

   World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Lower is better

   Across the 159 countries measured, values run from 0 to 48.69; the middle country is at 0.345.

   0dashed: the middle country, 0.34548.69

   Malaysia: 0.0012021

   Singapore: no reading in this edition

3. Share of Population Unable to Afford a Healthy Diet

   FAO · 2025 · Lower is better

   Across the 145 countries measured, values run from 0.6 to 93.9; the middle country is at 26.4.

   0.6dashed: the middle country, 26.493.9

   Malaysia: 1.4

   Singapore: no reading in this edition

Measured for Malaysia only: Income Growth of the Poorest 40% · Poverty Headcount at National Poverty Lines

Measured for Malaysia only: Made or Received a Digital Payment · Saved at a Financial Institution or with Mobile Money

Singapore on Energy →

Key statistics · the 3 the Energy standing is built from

1. Carbon Intensity of Electricity

   Ember · 2024 · Lower is better

   Across the 165 countries measured, values run from 23.73 to 1,306; the middle country is at 433.75.

   23.73dashed: the middle country, 433.751,306

   Malaysia: no reading in this edition

   Singapore: 498.68

2. Renewable Share of Electricity Generation

   Ember · 2024 · Higher is better

   Across the 165 countries measured, values run from 0 to 100; the middle country is at 32.06.

   0dashed: the middle country, 32.06100

   Malaysia: no reading in this edition

   Singapore: 4.931

3. World Energy Trilemma Index

   World Energy Council · 2023 · Higher is better

   Across the 126 countries measured, values run from 27.7 to 83.2; the middle country is at 63.8.

   27.7dashed: the middle country, 63.883.2

   Malaysia: no reading in this edition

   Singapore: 70.131st of 99 · rank

Measured for Singapore only: Gas Share of Electricity Generation · Net Electricity Imports (share of generation)

Malaysia on Digital & Technology →Singapore on Digital & Technology →

Key statistics · the 4 the Digital & Technology standing is built from

1. Digitally-Deliverable Services Exports

   UNCTAD · 2024 · Higher is better

   Across the 170 countries measured, values run from 0.377 to 87.15; the middle country is at 25.42.

   0.377dashed: the middle country, 25.4287.15

   Malaysia: 29.08

   Singapore: 57.41

2. Government AI Readiness Index

   Oxford Insights · 2025 · Higher is better

   Across the 195 countries measured, values run from 12.12 to 88.36; the middle country is at 40.19.

   12.12dashed: the middle country, 40.1988.36

   Malaysia: 62.3438th of 195 · rank

   Singapore: 76.427th of 195 · rank

3. Government Cyber Security Capacity

   V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better

   Across the 176 countries measured, values run from -2.66 to 3.715; the middle country is at 0.196.

   -2.66dashed: the middle country, 0.1963.715

   Malaysia: 1.71

   Singapore: 2.689

4. GovTech Maturity Index

   World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better

   Across the 196 countries measured, values run from 0.01 to 0.997; the middle country is at 0.63.

   0.01dashed: the middle country, 0.630.997

   Malaysia: 0.848

   Singapore: 0.927