Standards and Classifications

View Singapore's national statistical standards and classifications.

The Singapore Department of Statistics is responsible for developing and promoting the observance of national statistical standards, which conform to the basic principles and guidelines provided in international standards. The adoption and use of common standard in the collection, compilation and dissemination of statistics facilitates data sharing and ensures consistency and comparability of data.

Singapore Classification of Environmental Purposes

Classification of environmental activities and products.

Singapore Standard Industrial Classification

National standard for classifying economic activities undertaken by economic units.

Singapore Standard Occupational Classification

National standard for classifying occupations.

Singapore Standard Educational Classification

National standard for classifying educational programmes and qualifications.

Singapore Standard Classification of Individual Consumption According to Purpose

National standard for classifying individual consumption expenditures.

Statistical Best Practices 2020

Best practices on statistical processes.