生活质量报告：建设宜居城市2025

ForewordGalven Tan,CEO, Knight Frank SingaporeHaving achieved rapid development over the pastsix decades to become a high-income economy,we are at the crossroads in pursuing the next phaseof remaking Singapore.Singaporeansare asking ourselves,“Are wecontent and happy with our lives and the way wepursue our property needs?”Singaporehas come a long way in deliveringworld-class infrastructure and economic stability,but quality of life today means more than that.The question we ask is: What really matters topeople now? What are their hopes, concerns, andaspirations when it comes to the spaces they live,work, and play in?This study is our way of listening, not just measuringsatisfaction, but understanding how people want tolive, work and play and what the built environmentshould support in the years ahead.Itbrings together Knight Frank Singapore’sperspective on shaping meaningful spaces, andIpsos’ strength in uncovering what people truly thinkand feel. Kiranjit SinghRegional Head APAC, Ipsos Strategy3It is our hope that these combined insights sparkreal change in how homes are built, how officesare designed, and how leisure and communityspacesare imagined,even as Knight Frankadapts real estate services of advisory, brokerageandproperty management to meet thesechanging contemporary demands.Knight Frank and Ipsos survey findings indicatethat while Singaporeans typically report a highquality of life, with three out of four expressingsatisfaction with their living conditions, they areanxious about the future, particularly regardingjob security.We’re proud to share this first edition of theQuality of Life report and we remain committed tobe part of raising quality standards for the futureof Singapore. Singapore is oftenranked as one of thebest cities worldwide.We've built a city ofsuccess, but is it a cityfor people?Singaporeconsistently ranks among theworld’s top cities for liveability, prosperity, andtravelappeal.According to the inaugural2025 Asia-Pacific Best Cities report byResonance and Ipsos, Singapore emergedasthe leading city across three pillars—Liveability,Lovability,and Prosperity—withover 30% of respondents naming it amongthe top three cities they would like to live in,Singaporestands out as an exceptionaldestination with a vibrant blend of modernityand tradition. Its shopping and dining sceneis unrivalled, drawing global visitors to itsluxurious malls and bustling street food stallsMichelin-starredvendorsserveinventive cuisine. Iconic landmarks such asthe Marina Bay Sands with its breathtakingrooftoppool,alongside the emblematicMerlionPark,round out a cityscape thatmergesarchitectural marvels with culturalThe city-state's dedication to sustainabilitymanifests in its remarkable transformationintoa green oasis,with green spacesoccupyingover 40%of its urban area,enhanced by technological advances aimedatenvironmental conservation.Significantdevelopmentslike the Greater SouthernWaterfront and NS Square signify Singapore’songoingcommitment to improving urbanliving and community interaction.Recognised as an economic powerhouse,Singaporebusiness-friendlyfavourable taxes, accentuating its allure as aleadingdevelopmentsaccentuated by the expansion of its aviationsector and the innovative Tuas Port, firmlyestablish Singapore as a pivotal global centreforcommerce and technology.As itembracesa multicultural heritage,thisprogressivecity illustrates a prosperousfuture,with major technology companieschoosingit as their Southeast Asianstronghold.However, beyond accolades and economicachievements lies a deeper question:As Singapore matures into its next phase ofdevelopment,aspirations around housing,work, and lifestyle are shifting. Emotional andphysicalwell-being,community belonging,and access to vibrant, inclusive spaces areincreasingly part of the conversation.Whatdoes“quality of life”mean in thisevolving context?How do people inSingapore trulyexperience qualityof life?In a ranking of 100 citiesthroughout the Asia Pacificregion, Singapore achievedthe top spot for economicprosperity and placedsecond in both loveabilityand liveability, whichevaluate the city's vibrancyand physical environment,respectively.1 Singapore Green Plan: https://www.greenplan.gov.sg/vision/IntroductionAlice Tan, Head of Consultancy, Knight Frank Singapore boastsinvestmentin athriving,environmentwithhub.Itsstrategictradeandlogistics, To explore this,Ipsos and Knight FrankSingaporepartnered on a nationwide studyin2025.The survey engaged a diversecross-sectionof Singapore residents touncover what people truly value across thethree dimensions of Life:Live, Work, andPlay. This study is framed to basically answerthe question“Does the built environmentin Singapore contribute to my quality oflife?”It is an exploration of how real estateinfluences the well-being, aspirations, andfuture of Singapore’s residents, shaping theapproach and strategy towards Building aLiveable City in Singapore.Objectives of theResearch1.Uncover whatQuality of Life(QoL)m