Median monthly household income from work in Singapore rose to S$11,297 in 2024 from S$10,869 in 2023, or by 1.4 per cent in real terms after adjusting for inflation. Meanwhile, the Gini coefficient – which measures income inequality – was 0.364, lower than the 0.371 in 2023, and the lowest since records began in 2000. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman assess the significance of the figures and what they reflect about Singapore’s income position with Professor Sumit Agarwal, Professor of Finance, Real Estate and Economics, NUS Business School

Median monthly household income from work in Singapore rose to S$11,297 in 2024 from S$10,869 in 2023, or by 1.4 per cent in real terms after adjusting for inflation. Meanwhile, the Gini coefficient &ndash; which measures income inequality &ndash; was 0.364, lower than the 0.371 in 2023, and the lowest since records began in 2000. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman assess the significance of the figures and what they reflect about Singapore&rsquo;s income position with Professor Sumit Agarwal, Professor of Finance, Real Estate and Economics, NUS Business School

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The best interviews from CNA 938 on current affairs, health, entertainment and money, curated daily
The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

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The best interviews from CNA938 on current affairs, health, entertainment and money, curated daily.

The best interviews from CNA938 on current affairs, health, entertainment and money, curated daily.

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