Singapore SG: Population in Largest City data was reported at 5,708,844.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,622,455.000 Person for 2016. Singapore SG: Population in Largest City data is updated yearly, averaging 2,908,578.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,708,844.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 1,633,086.000 Person in 1960. Singapore SG: Population in Largest City data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population in largest city is the urban population living in the country's largest metropolitan area.; ; United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.; ;

Actual value and historical data chart for Singapore Population In The Largest City Percent Of Urban Population

In 2024, the population density of Singapore was 8,207 people per square kilometers. The population of Singapore had been increasing over the years within a very limited space, posing challenges such as housing shortages and land scarcity. Limited land, expanding population With an urban population of around 5.69 million people in 2020 and a land area of approximately 720 square kilometers, Singapore was the third most densely populated territory in the world. This was not expected to ease in the near future, with the population of Singapore estimated to grow to 6.52 million people in 2035. While this might not come close to the population size of other Asian metropolises such as Tokyo or Bangkok, the lack of land available for development poses a great challenge to the island city-state. Since its independence in 1965, Singapore has increased its land area from 581.5 square kilometers to its current size through land reclamation. However, Singapore’s proximity to Malaysia and the Riau Islands in Indonesia effectively limit the available area for reclamation to its maritime borders. The importance of urban planning Urban planning in Singapore must therefore make effective use of what little land is available without compromising livability. Most residents live in apartments situated in high-rise buildings, with a large majority of the population living in public housing provided by the Housing Development Board. Rooftop gardens, tree-lined roads and green innovations such as vertical farming and “breathing walls” help soften the presence of all that glass and concrete, earning Singapore its moniker of “Garden City”. Whether and how well Singapore can sustain the quality of life that its residents are used to with an ever-increasing population density in the next twenty years is, however, to be seen.

Singapore SG: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data was reported at 100.000 % in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 100.000 % for 2016. Singapore SG: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data is updated yearly, averaging 99.551 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 100.000 % in 2017 and a record low of 95.015 % in 1998. Singapore SG: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population in largest city is the percentage of a country's urban population living in that country's largest metropolitan area.; ; United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.; Weighted average;

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About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 86 cities in the Los Angeles County, CA by Singaporean population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Singaporean Population: This column displays the rank of city in the Los Angeles County, CA by their Singaporean population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Singaporean Population: The Singaporean population of the city is shown in this column.
• % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as Singaporean. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Los Angeles County Singaporean Population: This tells us how much of the entire Los Angeles County, CA Singaporean population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

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Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Singapore, Singapore metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Singapore is a city with a population of 5,569,772 and lies in the 5000 and above (Very High) density category. The city has an area of 343.58 km² with a total green space of 34% and a tree coverage of 25%. The city lies in the Torrid Zone of the world. The city has improved its Urban green space per capita when compared to Global Average and also improved its Urban green space per capita when compared to previous year. Within East, Southeast Asia and Oceania, 68.8% of cities are ranked lower than Singapore.

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Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for Singapore including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

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Data for the manuscript (under review) " Demographic biases in engagement with nature in a tropical Asian city".

This bar chart displays life expectancy at birth (year) by capital city using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Singapore. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

The smartphone penetration share reached about ** percent in Singapore, indicating that it is a leading country for the use and engagement of smartphones. What are Singaporeans using their smartphones for? A recent study revealed Singaporeans spent most of their time on social and communication apps. This frequency and intensity with which Singaporeans use their smartphone opens-up infinite opportunities for companies to reach their customer. Not surprisingly, digital advertising spending made up over ** percent of the country's total ad spend. What can be expected from Singapore in terms of digitalization? Many Asian countries are drifting towards a mobile and well-connected landscape. Governments around the world are trying to support this transformation in order to increase their economic growth. Singapore has the advantage of being a city-state with a well performing infrastructure. The primary focus will be on conceptualizing and reinventing technology-driven development to continuously expand their smart city. For instance, Singapore was the first country in the world to achieve country-wide 5G coverage.

SG：最大城市人口占城市总人口的百分比在12-01-2017达100.000%，相较于12-01-2016的100.000%保持不变。SG：最大城市人口占城市总人口的百分比数据按年更新，12-01-1960至12-01-2017期间平均值为99.551%，共58份观测结果。该数据的历史最高值出现于12-01-2017，达100.000%，而历史最低值则出现于12-01-1998，为95.015%。CEIC提供的SG：最大城市人口占城市总人口的百分比数据处于定期更新的状态，数据来源于World Bank，数据归类于全球数据库的新加坡 – 表 SG.世行.WDI：人口和城市化进程统计。

SG：最大城市人口在12-01-2017达5,708,844.000人，相较于12-01-2016的5,622,455.000人有所增长。SG：最大城市人口数据按年更新，12-01-1960至12-01-2017期间平均值为2,908,578.000人，共58份观测结果。该数据的历史最高值出现于12-01-2017，达5,708,844.000人，而历史最低值则出现于12-01-1960，为1,633,086.000人。CEIC提供的SG：最大城市人口数据处于定期更新的状态，数据来源于World Bank，数据归类于全球数据库的新加坡 – 表 SG.世行.WDI：人口和城市化进程统计。

Monaco led the ranking for countries with the highest population density in 2024, with nearly 26,000 residents per square kilometer. The Special Administrative Region of Macao came in second, followed by Singapore. The world’s second smallest country Monaco is the world’s second-smallest country, with an area of about two square kilometers and a population of only around 40,000. It is a constitutional monarchy located by the Mediterranean Sea, and while Monaco is not part of the European Union, it does participate in some EU policies. The country is perhaps most famous for the Monte Carlo casino and for hosting the Monaco Grand Prix, the world's most prestigious Formula One race. The global population Globally, the population density per square kilometer is about 60 inhabitants, and Asia is the most densely populated region in the world. The global population is increasing rapidly, so population density is only expected to increase. In 1950, for example, the global population stood at about 2.54 billion people, and it reached over eight billion during 2023.

In 2020, there were about 2.52 million immigrants, here classified as people living in a country in which they were not born in, in Singapore out of a total population of about 5.7 million. Immigrants made up a significant share of the population and play a crucial role in Singapore, where the birth rate was among the lowest in the world.

Singapore’s immigrant population The immigrant population of Singapore made up slightly more than 40 percent of the total population of the country in 2018. Throughout its history as a port city, Singapore had been a melting pot of cultures and nationalities. Currently, as one of Asia’s most important economies, it attracts people from all over the world and of different socioeconomic backgrounds to seek better opportunities. The immigrant population is largely of Asian origin, with neighboring Malaysians making up the majority.

Of expats and migrant workers Lacking in natural resources, Singapore’s government has long stressed that its most important resource is its people. However, with declining birth rates and low population growth, the country increasingly relies on immigrants to help shoulder the economic burden. In 2020, Singapore’s foreign workforce stood at just under 1.23 million, out of which about 351 thousand were classified as skilled labor. Most of the foreign workforce were employed in sectors that were deemed unappealing to Singaporeans, such as in construction and the service industry, or as domestic help.

The ratio of national debt to gross domestic product (GDP) of Singapore amounted to about 174.30 percent in 2024. Between 1990 and 2024, the ratio rose by approximately 100.79 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The ratio will steadily rise by around 3.70 percentage points over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.The general government gross debt consists of all liabilities that require payment or payments of interest and/or principal by the debtor to the creditor at a date or dates in the future. Here it is depicted in relation to the country's GDP, which refers to the total value of goods and services produced during a year.

The national debt of Singapore was about 961.08 billion U.S. dollars in 2024. Between 1990 and 2024, the national debt rose by approximately 921.52 billion U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The national debt will steadily rise by around 284.04 billion U.S. dollars over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.