Singaporean economic growth remained subdued in 2015.
According to revised figures released by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) earlier today, the economy grew by 1.8% in Q4 compared to a the same period a year earlier, a figure below the initial estimate of 2.0%.
Over the year, the economy grew by 2.0%, down from the previous estimate of 2.1% and 2014’s level of 3.3%.
“The manufacturing sector contracted by 5.2%, a reversal from the 2.7% growth in 2014,” said the MTI. “Growth in the construction sector moderated to 2.5%, from 3.5% in 2014, primarily due to a lower volume of private industrial and residential building activities.
“The services producing industries grew by 3.4% in 2015, easing slightly from the 3.6% growth in 2014.”
During the quarter, the economy expanded at an annual rate of 6.2% after seasonal adjustments, above the 5.7% advanced estimate and expectations for growth of 4.0%.
It marked the fastest quarterly growth recorded since the December quarter of 2014.
Looking ahead, the MTI forecasts that the economy is likely to grow in a range between 1-3% in 2016 “barring the full materialization of downside risks”.
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