Shanghai vs Singapore - City Size Comparison

Is Shanghai Bigger Than Singapore?

In terms of area, Shanghai is 8.7x the size of Singapore. Shanghai spans 6,341 km² (2,448 mi²) while Singapore covers 733 km² (283 mi²) — a difference of 5,608 km². You could fit Singapore inside Shanghai approximately 8 times.

About Shanghai

China's largest city and a global financial hub. Known as "The Pearl of the Orient", Shanghai covers 6,341 km² with a population of 24.9 million. The city was established in 1291. Shanghai is known for The Bund waterfront, Pudong skyline, Yuyuan Garden, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Shanghai Metro.

Shanghai's Maglev train reaches 431 km/h, the fastest commercial train in the world

About Singapore

A global financial center and city-state in Southeast Asia. Nicknamed "The Lion City", Singapore has an area of 733 km² and is home to 5.5 million people. Its history stretches back to 1819. Visitors come for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Changi Airport, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MRT Singapore.

Singapore is one of only three surviving city-states in the world

Population Density

Shanghai has a population density of 3,922 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Singapore, with 7,435 people per km², is a densely populated city. Singapore is noticeably denser, packing 1.9 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Shanghai has a humid subtropical climate while Singapore experiences tropical rainforest conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Singapore stays around 27°C while Shanghai drops to 5°C.