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BruneivsSingapore

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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Singapore is higher

Singapore records 6,036,860, about 13.0× the other value.

Surface area

Brunei is higher

Brunei records 5,770 km², about 7.93× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Singapore is higher

Singapore records $547.39 billion, about 35.7× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇧🇳 Brunei462,721
🇸🇬 Singapore6,036,860

Singapore’s population is about 13.0× that of Brunei, a difference of 5,574,139.

Surface area

🇧🇳 Brunei5,770 km²
🇸🇬 Singapore728 km²

Brunei’s surface area is 693% larger than that of Singapore, a difference of 5,042 km².

Population density

🇧🇳 Brunei80.2 /km²
🇸🇬 Singapore8,292 /km²

Singapore’s population density is about 103× that of Brunei, a difference of 8,212 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇳 Brunei$15.34 billion · 2024
🇸🇬 Singapore$547.39 billion · 2024

Singapore’s nominal GDP is about 35.7× that of Brunei, a difference of $532.05 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇳 Brunei$33,153 · 2024
🇸🇬 Singapore$90,674 · 2024

Singapore’s GDP per capita is 173% higher than that of Brunei, a difference of $57,521.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Bandar Seri Begawan

Singapur

Population

462,721

6,036,860

Surface area

5,770 km²

728 km²

Population density

80.2 /km²

8,292 /km²

Nominal GDP

$15.34 billion · 2024

$547.39 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$33,153 · 2024

$90,674 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

South-Eastern Asia

South-Eastern Asia

Currency

Brunei dollar · BND · B$

Singapore dollar · SGD · $

Nationality

Bruneian

Singaporean

Phone code

+673

+65

Internet domain

.bn

.sg

ISO codes

BN / BRN

SG / SGP

Time zone

Asia/Brunei

Asia/Singapore

Native name

Negara Brunei Darussalam

Singapore

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About Brunei

Nestled on the northern coast of Borneo, Brunei Darussalam is a small yet affluent sultanate famed for its pristine rainforests, opulent mosques, and a deep-rooted blend of Malay tradition and modern prosperity.

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About Singapore

Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. It is one of the most densely populated countries in the world and a global financial centre.

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Brunei & Singapore: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Brunei?

The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan.

What is the population of Brunei?

Brunei has a recorded population of approximately 462,721 people.

How big is Brunei?

Brunei covers an area of about 5,770 km².

What is the population density of Brunei?

Brunei has a population density of roughly 80.2 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Brunei?

Brunei has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $15.34 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Brunei?

Brunei has a GDP per capita of approximately $33,153.

What currency is used in Brunei?

Brunei uses the Brunei dollar (BND), with the symbol B$.

Where is Brunei located?

Brunei is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Brunei?

The native name of Brunei is Negara Brunei Darussalam.

What are people from Brunei called?

People from Brunei are referred to as Bruneian.

What is the phone calling code for Brunei?

The international dialing code for Brunei is +673.

What is the internet domain for Brunei?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Brunei is .bn.

What time zone is Brunei in?

Brunei uses the Asia/Brunei time zone.

What is Brunei known for?

Nestled on the northern coast of Borneo, Brunei Darussalam is a small yet affluent sultanate famed for its pristine rainforests, opulent mosques, and a deep-rooted blend of Malay tradition and modern prosperity.

What is the capital of Singapore?

The capital of Singapore is Singapur.

What is the population of Singapore?

Singapore has a recorded population of approximately 6,036,860 people.

How big is Singapore?

Singapore covers an area of about 728 km².

What is the population density of Singapore?

Singapore has a population density of roughly 8,292 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Singapore?

Singapore has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $547.39 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Singapore?

Singapore has a GDP per capita of approximately $90,674.

What currency is used in Singapore?

Singapore uses the Singapore dollar (SGD), with the symbol $.

Where is Singapore located?

Singapore is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.

What are people from Singapore called?

People from Singapore are referred to as Singaporean.

What is the phone calling code for Singapore?

The international dialing code for Singapore is +65.

What is the internet domain for Singapore?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Singapore is .sg.

What time zone is Singapore in?

Singapore uses the Asia/Singapore time zone.

What is Singapore known for?

Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. It is one of the most densely populated countries in the world and a global financial centre.