The Arts, Annual
What this data shows
Published by Singapore Department of Statistics. 18 records. Fields include Data Series, 2008, 2007, 2006 (39 columns in total). Covers 1987-01-01 to 2024-12-31. Last updated 2026-09-15.
Description
Annual arts and culture indicators for Singapore from 1987 through 2024, sourced by the Singapore Department of Statistics from the National Arts Council, National Heritage Board, and People’s Association. The wide-format CSV tracks ticketed and non-ticketed live and digital performances, with 2020–2021 reflecting circuit-breaker declines and hybrid reporting. Cultural policy analysts study participation and sector recovery over decades. Adapted from SingStat TableBuilder TS/M890761.
Official description
Source: NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL, NATIONAL HERITAGE BOARD, PEOPLE'S ASSOCIATION Data Last Updated: 23/03/2026 Update Frequency: Annual Footnotes: Data cover live and digital ticketed and non-ticketed performances only whilst data for year 2020 and 2021 include indivisible live, digital and hybrid ticketed and non-ticketed performances. Due to circuit breaker measures, there is a general decline in in-person performing arts, entertainment and cultural activities and events as well as visual arts exhibitions in year 2020 and 2021. Adapted from: https://tablebuilder.singstat.gov.sg/table/TS/M890761
- Last updated
- Coverage
- 1987-01-01 – 2024-12-31
- Rows
- 18
- Columns
- 39
Chart
Values are summed where multiple rows share the same category.
Data
| Data Series | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Number Of Performing Arts And Entertainment Events | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Ticketed Performing Arts And Entertainment Events | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Live | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Digital | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Non-Ticketed Performing Arts And Entertainment Events | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Live | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Digital | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Total Number Of Visual Arts Exhibitions | 968 | 832 | 665 | 568 | 532 | 535 | 551 | 518 | 518 | 406 | 399 |
| In-Person | 968 | 832 | 665 | 568 | 532 | 535 | 551 | 518 | 518 | 406 | 399 |
| Digital | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
Preview shows 10 rows and 12 columns. Use the table search or download the CSV for the full data.
Columns
| Column | Type | Categorical |
|---|---|---|
| Data Series | Text | No |
| 2008 | Text | Yes |
| 2007 | Text | Yes |
| 2006 | Text | Yes |
| 2005 | Text | Yes |
| 2004 | Text | Yes |
| 2003 | Text | Yes |
| 2002 | Text | Yes |
| 2001 | Text | Yes |
| 2000 | Text | Yes |
| 1999 | Text | Yes |
| 1998 | Text | Yes |
| 1997 | Text | Yes |
| 1996 | Text | Yes |
| 1995 | Text | Yes |
| 1994 | Text | Yes |
| 1993 | Text | Yes |
| 1992 | Text | Yes |
| 1991 | Text | Yes |
| 1990 | Text | Yes |
| 1989 | Text | Yes |
| 1988 | Text | Yes |
| 1987 | Text | Yes |
| 2010 | Text | No |
| 2009 | Text | No |
| 2024 | Numeric | No |
| 2023 | Numeric | No |
| 2022 | Numeric | No |
| 2021 | Numeric | No |
| 2020 | Text | No |
| 2019 | Text | No |
| 2018 | Text | No |
| 2017 | Text | No |
| 2016 | Text | No |
| 2015 | Text | No |
| 2014 | Text | No |
| 2013 | Text | No |
| 2012 | Text | No |
| 2011 | Text | No |