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;

In 2022, the urban population in Singapore stood at approximately 5.9 million people. Urban population refers to the number of people living in urban conditions.

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

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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View yearly updates and historical trends for Singapore Population in the Largest City. Source: World Bank. Track economic data with YCharts analytics.

Actual value and historical data chart for Singapore Urban Population Percent Of Total

Singapore SG: Urban Population data was reported at 5,612,253.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,607,283.000 Person for 2016. Singapore SG: Urban Population data is updated yearly, averaging 2,888,504.500 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,612,253.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 1,646,400.000 Person in 1960. Singapore SG: 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. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on the United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects: 2018 Revision.; Sum;

Historical dataset showing Singapore urban population by year from 1960 to 2023.

Actual value and historical data chart for Singapore Urban Population Growth Annual Percent

In 2025, around 3.66 million people living in Singapore were citizens, compared to under 1.91 million who were non-residents. In that year, the total population in Singapore was approximately 6.11 million.

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

Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million in Singapore was reported at 6119203 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Singapore - Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Singapore SG: Urban Population Growth data was reported at 0.089 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.297 % for 2016. Singapore SG: Urban Population Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 1.988 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.357 % in 1960 and a record low of -1.475 % in 2003. Singapore SG: Urban Population Growth 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. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on the United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects: 2018 Revision.; Weighted average;

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.

This horizontal bar chart displays rural population (people) by capital city using the aggregation sum in Singapore. The data is filtered where the date is 2023. The data is about countries per year.

In 2021, one hundred percent of the population in Singapore were living in urban areas. Comparatively, **** percent of Cambodia's population were living in urban areas in 2021.

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.

Singapore SG: Population in Urban Agglomerations of More Than 1 Million: as % of Total 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 Urban Agglomerations of More Than 1 Million: as % of Total 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 Urban Agglomerations of More Than 1 Million: as % of Total 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 urban agglomerations of more than one million is the percentage of a country's population living in metropolitan areas that in 2018 had a population of more than one million people.; ; United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.; Weighted average;