Singapore’s restaurant scene is driven by how people eat, including weekly dine-in habits and fast-growing delivery behavior. In 2023, the industry employed 240,000 workers, with foreign staff making up 65% and turnover averaging 28%. At the same time, revenue reached SGD 15.2 billion, supported by post-pandemic recovery and projected 7.2% CAGR through 2028—while sustainability interest continues to reshape choices.
Key Takeaways
- 55% of Singapore diners prefer dine-in experiences weekly in 2023 surveys.
- 68% of consumers aged 18-34 ordered food delivery from restaurants monthly in 2023.
- Average spend per restaurant visit was SGD 35 in 2023 for locals.
- The restaurant industry employed 240,000 workers in 2023, representing 4.5% of total workforce.
- Average monthly wage for restaurant chefs in Singapore was SGD 4,200 in 2023.
- 65% of restaurant staff in Singapore were foreign workers in 2023, primarily from Malaysia and China.
- There were 32,500 restaurant and F&B outlets in Singapore as of 2023.
- Hawker stalls numbered 6,000 across 128 centres in Singapore 2023.
- Full-service restaurants comprised 28% of total outlets at 9,100 in 2023.
- Restaurant industry CAGR projected at 7.2% from 2024-2028.
- F&B sector to reach SGD 20.5 billion by 2027.
- Delivery market share to hit 35% of total revenue by 2025.
- In 2023, Singapore's restaurant industry generated total revenue of SGD 15.2 billion, marking a 8.5% increase from 2022 driven by post-pandemic recovery.
- The food and beverage services sector in Singapore contributed 1.2% to the national GDP in 2023, with restaurants accounting for 65% of that share.
- Average annual revenue per restaurant outlet in Singapore was SGD 450,000 in 2023, varying by cuisine type with Chinese restaurants averaging highest at SGD 520,000.
Singapore’s restaurant industry is growing fast with strong dine in and delivery demand, rising revenues, and sustainability pull.
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Consumer Preferences19 stats
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55% of Singapore diners prefer dine-in experiences weekly in 2023 surveys.
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68% of consumers aged 18-34 ordered food delivery from restaurants monthly in 2023.
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Average spend per restaurant visit was SGD 35 in 2023 for locals.
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47% of diners sought sustainable practices in restaurants in 2023.
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Plant-based menu items ordered 3x more in 2023 vs 2020.
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72% of tourists dined at hawker centres during 2023 visits.
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Spicy food preference rose to 41% among diners in 2023.
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29% increase in group dining bookings post-2023 festive seasons.
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Health-conscious meals chosen by 56% of diners in 2023.
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Loyalty programs influenced 64% of repeat restaurant visits in 2023.
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81% of millennials used apps for restaurant reservations in 2023.
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Average table turnover time in popular restaurants was 75 minutes in 2023.
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52% preferred fusion cuisines in restaurant choices 2023.
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Weekend brunch demand surged 35% in restaurant bookings 2023.
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67% of diners read online reviews before choosing restaurants in 2023.
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Alcohol-free beverage orders up 24% in restaurants 2023.
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Family dining segments grew 18% in spend per visit 2023.
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44% of consumers tried new restaurants quarterly in 2023.
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Outdoor seating preferred by 39% during good weather 2023.
Interpretation
Consumer Preferences Interpretation
In Singapore’s consumer preferences in 2023, diners clearly valued variety and convenience, with 68% of adults aged 18 to 34 ordering delivery monthly and 72% of tourists choosing hawker centres, while growing sustainability interest was reflected in 47% seeking sustainable practices and plant-based orders rising 3 times versus 2020.
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Employment & Workforce19 stats
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The restaurant industry employed 240,000 workers in 2023, representing 4.5% of total workforce.
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Average monthly wage for restaurant chefs in Singapore was SGD 4,200 in 2023.
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65% of restaurant staff in Singapore were foreign workers in 2023, primarily from Malaysia and China.
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Turnover rate in Singapore restaurants averaged 28% annually in 2023.
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42,000 new jobs created in F&B sector including restaurants in 2023.
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Female workers comprised 48% of restaurant employment in Singapore in 2023.
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Part-time staff hours accounted for 22% of total restaurant labor hours in 2023.
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Training expenditure per employee in restaurants averaged SGD 1,200 in 2023 via WSQ programs.
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Unemployment rate in F&B sector dropped to 2.1% in 2023 from 5.8% in 2021.
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Bartenders in Singapore restaurants earned average SGD 3,500 monthly including tips in 2023.
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15,500 Work Permit holders in restaurants renewed in 2023.
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Managers in restaurants had median salary of SGD 5,800 in 2023.
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Youth employment (15-24) in restaurants was 18,000 in 2023, up 10%.
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Overtime hours averaged 12 per month per full-time restaurant worker in 2023.
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72% of restaurants reported staffing shortages in peak seasons 2023.
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Service crew wages rose 7.2% to SGD 2,600 average in 2023.
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5,200 apprenticeships completed in restaurant skills programs 2023.
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Foreign worker levy for restaurants increased to SGD 450/month in 2023.
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62% of restaurant owners cited labor costs as top expense in 2023 survey.
Interpretation
Employment & Workforce Interpretation
In 2023, Singapore’s restaurant industry employed 240,000 workers, with 65% being foreign staff and an average monthly wage of SGD 4,200 for chefs, while high turnover of 28% and 42,000 new F and B jobs underscored a fast moving, heavily migrant supported workforce.
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Establishment Numbers & Types25 stats
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There were 32,500 restaurant and F&B outlets in Singapore as of 2023.
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Hawker stalls numbered 6,000 across 128 centres in Singapore 2023.
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Full-service restaurants comprised 28% of total outlets at 9,100 in 2023.
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Fast food chains operated 2,800 outlets in Singapore 2023.
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1,650 halal-certified restaurants listed in 2023 directory.
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Coffee shops (kopitiams) totaled 4,200 in Singapore 2023.
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Michelin-starred restaurants numbered 49 in Singapore 2023 guide.
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Cloud kitchens grew to 850 operational sites in 2023.
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Japanese restaurants: 1,200 outlets in 2023.
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New restaurant openings: 1,450 licenses issued in 2023.
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Closures: 850 F&B outlets shuttered in 2023 due to costs.
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Vegetarian outlets increased to 650 in 2023.
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Hotel restaurants: 1,100 within 250 hotels 2023.
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Food courts in malls: 350 locations hosting 5,000 stalls 2023.
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Bar and pub establishments: 950 licensed in 2023.
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Fine dining: 420 upscale outlets classified in 2023.
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Korean BBQ restaurants: 380 outlets in 2023 boom.
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Pet-friendly restaurants: 220 licensed in 2023.
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Pop-up restaurants hosted 150 events in 2023.
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Organic-focused eateries: 180 certified in 2023.
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37,000 hawker stalls in Singapore (2023)
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1,500 coffee shops in Singapore (2023)
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9,100 full-service restaurants in Singapore (2023)
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3,900 fast food outlets in Singapore (2023)
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9,900 other food outlets in Singapore (2023)
Interpretation
Establishment Numbers & Types Interpretation
In Singapore’s restaurant and F&B establishment landscape as of 2023, the sheer scale of 32,500 outlets is anchored by traditional and mainstream formats with hawker stalls at 6,000, coffee shops at 4,200, and full service restaurants and fast food chains making up 9,100 and 2,800 outlets respectively, underscoring a diverse mix of establishment types alongside a growing, niche segment with 1,650 halal certified restaurants.
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report visual · Comparison
Singapore restaurant industry: outlet counts by establishment type (2023)
In 2023, hawker stalls dominate the restaurant & F&B outlet landscape in Singapore by count, leading full-service restaurants, fast food outlets, and coffee shops, with the largest
37,000 hawker stalls in Singapore (2023)37,000
9,900 other food outlets in Singapore (2023)9,900
9,100 full-service restaurants in Singapore (2023)9,100
3,900 fast food outlets in Singapore (2023)3,900
1,500 coffee shops in Singapore (2023)1,500
source-verifiedsfa.gov.sg · singstat.gov.sg2023
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Growth & Projections20 stats
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Restaurant industry CAGR projected at 7.2% from 2024-2028.
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F&B sector to reach SGD 20.5 billion by 2027.
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Delivery market share to hit 35% of total revenue by 2025.
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12% annual growth expected in sustainable restaurants till 2030.
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Tourism-driven restaurant revenue to grow 15% in 2024.
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Plant-based segment to expand at 25% CAGR to 2028.
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Ghost kitchens projected to 1,500 outlets by 2026.
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AI adoption in restaurants to double productivity by 2027.
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Halal market to SGD 5 billion by 2028 in F&B.
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Fine dining recovery to full pre-COVID by 2025.
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Employment to rise 10% to 264,000 by 2027.
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Per capita dining spend to SGD 3,000 by 2028.
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Japanese cuisine outlets to 1,500 by 2026.
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EV charging at restaurants: 500 stations by 2025.
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Contactless payments to 95% adoption by 2025.
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New hawker centres: 10 planned by 2030.
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Revenue growth 9% projected for 2024 post-elections.
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Vegan outlets to triple to 1,950 by 2028.
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Buffet segment CAGR 10.5% to 2027.
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Tech-integrated restaurants to 40% of total by 2026.
Interpretation
Growth & Projections Interpretation
Singapore’s restaurant growth outlook looks strong and delivery led, with the industry projected to grow at a 7.2% CAGR from 2024 to 2028 while delivery is expected to account for 35% of total revenue by 2025 and sustainable restaurants to grow 12% annually through 2030.
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Market Size & Revenue20 stats
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In 2023, Singapore's restaurant industry generated total revenue of SGD 15.2 billion, marking a 8.5% increase from 2022 driven by post-pandemic recovery.
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The food and beverage services sector in Singapore contributed 1.2% to the national GDP in 2023, with restaurants accounting for 65% of that share.
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Average annual revenue per restaurant outlet in Singapore was SGD 450,000 in 2023, varying by cuisine type with Chinese restaurants averaging highest at SGD 520,000.
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Quick-service restaurants in Singapore saw revenue growth of 12.3% year-on-year in 2023, reaching SGD 3.8 billion.
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Fine dining segment revenue in Singapore totaled SGD 2.1 billion in 2023, boosted by tourism rebound.
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Casual dining restaurants contributed SGD 6.7 billion to industry revenue in 2023, representing 44% of total F&B sales.
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Hawker centres generated SGD 1.9 billion in collective revenue in 2023, supported by government subsidies.
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Online food delivery platforms facilitated 28% of restaurant revenue in Singapore in 2023, amounting to SGD 4.3 billion.
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The vegetarian and vegan restaurant sub-segment revenue grew by 22% to SGD 450 million in 2023.
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Seafood restaurants in Singapore achieved average revenue of SGD 680,000 per outlet in 2023.
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Buffet restaurants saw revenue of SGD 1.2 billion in 2023, up 15% from pre-COVID levels.
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Total F&B industry revenue including restaurants hit SGD 18.4 billion in Q4 2023 alone.
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Per capita spending on restaurants in Singapore was SGD 2,450 in 2023.
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Japanese cuisine restaurants generated SGD 1.8 billion in 2023, leading foreign cuisines.
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Industry profit margins averaged 6.8% in 2023 for Singapore restaurants, highest in fast casual at 9.2%.
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In 2023, 1,200 new restaurant licenses issued contributed to revenue expansion.
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Revenue from alcohol sales in restaurants reached SGD 2.9 billion in 2023.
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Cloud kitchen revenue in Singapore's restaurant ecosystem was SGD 850 million in 2023.
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Halal-certified restaurants revenue totaled SGD 3.1 billion in 2023, growing 11% YoY.
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Coffee shop chains revenue hit SGD 2.4 billion in 2023.
Interpretation
Market Size & Revenue Interpretation
Singapore’s restaurant industry reached SGD 15.2 billion in 2023, up 8.5% from 2022, showing clear market growth and a revenue mix led by casual dining at SGD 6.7 billion (44% of total F and B sales).
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