Singapore’s economy recorded a modest acceleration in the second quarter of 2026, with quarter‑on‑quarter GDP growth rising to 1.4%, up from 1.1% in the previous quarter. The latest data, updated on 11 August 2026, indicate a strengthening in short‑term momentum compared with the start of the year.
On a quarter‑over‑quarter basis, the current 1.4% figure reflects the change in output between the first and second quarters of 2026, while the earlier 1.1% reading captured growth between the final quarter of the previous period and the first quarter of 2026. The improvement, though incremental, suggests a gradual firming in activity that may support a more positive outlook for the remainder of the year, depending on how external demand and domestic conditions evolve.
