As of June 2024, there were around 3.09 million ethnic Chinese residents in Singapore. Singapore is a multi-ethnic society, with residents categorized into four main racial groups: Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Others. Each resident is assigned a racial category that follows the paternal side. This categorization would have an impact on both official as well as private matters. Modelling a peaceful, multi-ethnic society The racial categorization used in Singapore stemmed from its colonial past and continues to shape its social policies, from public housing quotas along the ethnic composition in the country to education policies pertaining second language, or ‘mother tongue’, instruction. Despite the emphasis on ethnicity and race, Singapore has managed to maintain a peaceful co-existence among its diverse population. Most Singaporeans across ethnic levels view the level of racial and religious harmony there to be moderately high. The level of acceptance and comfort with having people of other ethnicities in their social lives was also relatively high across the different ethnic groups. Are Singaporeans ready to move away from the CMIO model of ethnic classification? In recent times, however, there has been more open discussion on racism and the relevance of the CMIO (Chinese, Malay, Indian, Others) ethnic model for Singaporean society. The global discourse on racism has brought to attention the latent discrimination felt by the minority ethnic groups in Singapore, such as in the workplace. In 2010, Singapore introduced the option of having a ‘double-barreled’ race classification, reflecting the increasingly diverse and complicated ethnic background of its population. More than a decade later, there have been calls to do away from such racial classifications altogether. However, with social identity and policy deeply entrenched along these lines, it would be a challenge to move beyond race in Singapore.

As of June 2024, the population of Chinese Singaporeans between 30 to 34 years was approximately *******. Singapore is a multi-ethnic and multi-religious society. Residents are categorized under four different ethnic groups under the CMIO rubric: Chinese, Malay, Indian and Other ethnicities.

Singapore Population: Mid Year: Residents: Chinese: 45 to 49 Years data was reported at 225.935 Person th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 223.222 Person th for 2016. Singapore Population: Mid Year: Residents: Chinese: 45 to 49 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 107.833 Person th from Jun 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 242.168 Person th in 2009 and a record low of 55.900 Person th in 1968. Singapore Population: Mid Year: Residents: Chinese: 45 to 49 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.G001: Population: Mid Year.

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Singapore Population: Mid Year: Residents: Chinese data was reported at 2,969.281 Person th in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,948.252 Person th for 2017. Singapore Population: Mid Year: Residents: Chinese data is updated yearly, averaging 2,059.130 Person th from Jun 1960 (Median) to 2018, with 59 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,969.281 Person th in 2018 and a record low of 1,251.600 Person th in 1960. Singapore Population: Mid Year: Residents: Chinese data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.G001: Population: Mid Year.

Among countries with the highest number of overseas Chinese on each continent, the largest Chinese diaspora community is living in Indonesia, numbering more than ten million people. Most of these people are descendants from migrants born in China, who have moved to Indonesia a long time ago. On the contrary, a large part of overseas Chinese living in Canada and Australia have arrived in these countries only during the last two decades. China as an emigration country Many Chinese people have emigrated from their home country in search of better living conditions and educational chances. The increasing number of Chinese emigrants has benefited from loosened migration policies. On the one hand, the attitude of the Chinese government towards emigration has changed significantly. Overseas Chinese are considered to be strong supporters for the overall strength of Chinese culture and international influence. On the other hand, migration policies in the United States and Canada are changing with time, expanding migration opportunities for non-European immigrants. As a result, China has become one of the world’s largest emigration countries as well as the country with the highest outflows of high net worth individuals. However, the mass emigration is causing a severe loss of homegrown talents and assets. The problem of talent and wealth outflow has raised pressing questions to the Chinese government, and a solution to this issue is yet to be determined. Popular destinations among Chinese emigrants Over the last decades, English speaking developed countries have been popular destinations for Chinese emigrants. In 2022 alone, the number of people from China naturalized as U.S. citizens had amounted to over 27,000 people, while nearly 68,000 had obtained legal permanent resident status as “green card” recipients. Among other popular immigration destinations for Chinese riches are Canada, Australia, Europe, and Singapore.

From 1995, the General Household Survey (GHS) is conducted in between 2 Population Censuses as a mid-decade mini-Census.

The General Household Survey (GHS) 2015 is the third in the series of mid-decade national survey. It covers a wide range of topics and provides comprehensive data on Singapore’s population and households in between the population censuses that are conducted once in ten years.

Singapore Population: Mid Year: Residents: Chinese: Female data was reported at 1,523.906 Person th in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,511.968 Person th for 2017. Singapore Population: Mid Year: Residents: Chinese: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 1,023.479 Person th from Jun 1960 (Median) to 2018, with 59 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,523.906 Person th in 2018 and a record low of 615.600 Person th in 1960. Singapore Population: Mid Year: Residents: Chinese: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.G001: Population: Mid Year.

Singapore Population: Mid Year: Residents: Chinese Male: 35 to 39 Years data was reported at 103.832 Person th in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 104.108 Person th for 2016. Singapore Population: Mid Year: Residents: Chinese Male: 35 to 39 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 97.717 Person th from Jun 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 123.612 Person th in 1999 and a record low of 28.600 Person th in 1960. Singapore Population: Mid Year: Residents: Chinese Male: 35 to 39 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.G001: Population: Mid Year.

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Singapore Population: Mid Year: Residents: Chinese Male: 5 to 9 Years data was reported at 70.539 Person th in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 70.115 Person th for 2017. Singapore Population: Mid Year: Residents: Chinese Male: 5 to 9 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 86.897 Person th from Jun 1960 (Median) to 2018, with 59 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 115.800 Person th in 1967 and a record low of 68.931 Person th in 2012. Singapore Population: Mid Year: Residents: Chinese Male: 5 to 9 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.G001: Population: Mid Year.

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In 2023, Singapore welcomed approximately **** million visitors from China. In that year, Taiwan was the second-largest market from Greater China for overseas visitors to Singapore, surpassing Hong Kong.

In 2020, Malaysians made up the largest share of Asian immigrants in Singapore, with around 1.13 million people. In that year, close to 43 percent of the Singapore population were immigrants. This includes both the non-resident population as well as permanent residents, students, and work pass holders.

Singapore Population: Mid Year: Residents: Chinese Male: 15 to 19 Years data was reported at 82.160 Person th in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 85.383 Person th for 2016. Singapore Population: Mid Year: Residents: Chinese Male: 15 to 19 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 88.811 Person th from Jun 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 115.200 Person th in 1976 and a record low of 53.300 Person th in 1961. Singapore Population: Mid Year: Residents: Chinese Male: 15 to 19 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.G001: Population: Mid Year.

According to a survey on racial and religious harmony in Singapore, 37.5 percent of Chinese respondents claimed that they somewhat agree with the statement that they liked meeting and getting to know people from other ethnic groups than their own. Singapore is a multi-ethnic and multi-religious society, with citizens categorized into four main ethnic groups, known as CMIO: Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Others. Those categorized under the "Others" include Eurasians, Caucasians, Arabs, and Filipinos, among others. Those from an ethnic Chinese background make up the majority of the population in Singapore.

Between July 2023 and June 2024, the number of live births among the Chinese population in Singapore was 19,219. Singapore is a multi-ethnic and multi-religious society, with residents being categorized into four main ethnic categories: Chinese, Malay, Indian and Other ethnicities.

According to a survey on racial and religious harmony in Singapore, **** percent of Chinese respondents said that they knew of someone from the Malay community with whom they could speak with to clarify issues regarding practices from said community. Singapore is a multi-ethnic and multi-religious society, with citizens categorized into four main ethnic groups, known as CMIO: Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Others. Those categorized under the "Others" include Eurasians, Caucasians, Arabs, and Filipinos, among others. Those from an ethnic Chinese background make up the majority of the population in Singapore.

As of June 2024, the population of Malay Singaporeans between the ages of 30 to 34 years stood at just under ******. Singapore is a multi-ethnic and multi-religious society. Residents are categorized under four different ethnic groups under the CMIO rubric: Chinese, Malay, Indian and Other ethnicities.

As of June 2024, there were approximately 320,490 residents between the ages of 30 to 34 years old in Singapore, making it the largest age group among its resident population. This reflects the increasingly aging population of Singapore, a significant demographical shift that will have long-lasting socio-economic repercussions. Living longer… The improvements in health care and quality of life has led to Singapore having one of the highest life expectancies in the world. Coupled with one of the lowest fertility rate globally, Singapore society faces a crisis of aging. The average age of its resident population is projected to increase to just under 51 years old by 2050. …and working longer The prospect of an aging population is worrying for a country whose most important resource is its people. The current retirement age of 62 would no longer be tenable when close to half the population is expected to be aged 65 years or older by 2050. There is already a trend of elderly workers re-entering the workforce, be it to keep themselves occupied or to support themselves financially. The share of the population who would be working well into old age looks set to increase in the future, as a majority of Singaporeans have indicated that they were not financially prepared for old age.Singapore is well-known for its emphasis on career and shunning welfare policies; however, there is an urgent need to rethink and overhaul its social security and medical care systems to weather the silver tsunami that is set to engulf the island state.