Singapore’s economic momentum softened in the third quarter of 2026, with gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowing to 1.1% quarter-on-quarter, down from 1.4% in the second quarter of 2026. The latest figures, updated on 14 October 2026, indicate a moderation in short-term growth compared with the previous three-month period.
The comparison is made on a quarter-on-quarter basis, meaning the current 1.1% reading reflects how the economy performed in the third quarter relative to the second quarter of 2026. By contrast, the earlier 1.4% figure captured the change in GDP from the first to the second quarter of 2026. The easing suggests that while Singapore’s economy continues to expand, the pace of growth has cooled slightly as the year progresses.
