The Global Wellness Institute (GWI), the nonprofit dedicated to research and education in the global wellness industry, has released new data on Singapore’s fast-growing wellness economy. Growing at an annual rate of 7.79%, Singapore ranks No. 10 globally by the growth rate of its wellness economy. At $20.4 billion, its 2023 size was 35% larger than before the pandemic in 2019.
The 2025 report is available on GWI’s Geography of Wellness platform thanks to a continued partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board. Singapore was the GWI’s first country partner when the Geography of Wellness program was launched in 2022.
“We’re so happy to continue this deep dive into the wellness economy in Singapore,” said Susie Ellis, GWI’s chair & CEO. “Singapore is home to a diverse wellness ecosystem that offers something for everyone, from its urban spas, fitness clubs and traditional and complementary medicine practitioners, to its world-class parks and gardens, and it’s exciting to see its wellness economy growing so robustly.”
The new dedicatedGlobal Wellness Economy: Singapore report is available for download from the GWI site, and shows that between 2022 and 2023, Singapore advanced in ranking in nearly every wellness sector. Notably, Singapore also advanced in global ranking by the size of its overall wellness economy, from #42 in 2022 to #39 in 2023. The progress in wellness tourism is especially striking; with its rapid recovery in 2023, the sector has advanced from #63 globally in 2022 to #53 in 2023.
“GWI's wellness economy insights are invaluable in illustrating Singapore's potential as an urban wellness haven," said Ashlynn Loo, director of Land & Concept Development at the Singapore Tourism Board. "With wellness becoming increasingly important to travellers, Singapore is well placed to be a leading urban wellness destination that prioritizes holistic wellbeing. In 2025, we look forward to the introduction of new holistic wellness offerings designed for urban dwellers seeking comprehensive mind and body rejuvenation, such as PowerMoves and Nowhere. STB will continue to grow our presence in the wellness tourism space to enhance our destination appeal.”
Wellness in Singapore
Singapore is renowned as a “City in Nature” and an urban wellness destination that embodies holistic wellness. The commitment to biophilic integration starts at Singapore’s Jewel Changi airport, where arriving visitors are met with the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, nestled in thousands of shrubs and trees and canopies. Across the city, 300 km of trails and greenways (the Park Connector Network) link urban attractions like Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands with major parks and nature areas. Residents and visitors are invited to walk, run, bike or rollerblade, integrating physical activity with exploration and transportation.
Life expectancy in Singapore has risen by almost 20 years over the past few decades, earning it a sixth place among the Blue Zones of the world in 2023. The government has made health and wellness a priority through Singapore’s national policies, creating a conducive environment for Singaporeans to live better and longer, and by empowering them to make healthier lifestyle choices through innovative programs and infrastructure design.
