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.

This dataset is about cities in Singapore, featuring 3 columns: city, country, and population. The preview is ordered by population (descending).

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;

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.; ;

In 2021, the prison population rate in Singapore was 173.45 prisoners per 100,000 population, a decrease from the previous year. Singapore's prison population rate has been decreasing over the years, as the country focused more on rehabilitation instead of incarceration for drug abuse crimes.

Prison demographics As of 2022, the number of inmates admitted to prison in Singapore was approximately less than half that of 10 years ago, standing at less than six thousand. Of those, approximately three-quarters that made up the inmate population were admitted due to drug offenses. Recent figures also show that the country’s 13 prison facilities detain more than 12 thousand prisoners with a density of around 80 percent. Some do not have to spend their sentences fully in a prison though. Those who were deemed suitable for community-based programs are eligible to serve the last stage of their sentences in the community, albeit with restrictions.

Rehabilitation to prevent re-offending

Singapore’s focus on rehabilitation and reintegration of the convicted has shown results, as the recidivism rate, the percentage of inmates repeating offense within two years, was said to be at an all-time low. However, among juveniles, the probation recidivism rate seems to be on the rise. Even so, the current system to maintain law and order seem to be working. Singapore is known as one of the safest cities worldwide, and this messaging seems to be taken seriously as the city-state continuously increases its number of crime-free days every year.

The smartphone penetration share reached about 97 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 40 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.

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.

1. There is mounting concern that people living more urbanised, modern lifestyles have fewer and lower quality interactions with nature, and therefore have limited access to the associated health and wellbeing benefits. Yet, variation in the different types of nature interactions and the factors that influence these interactions across populations are poorly understood.
2. We compared four types of nature interactions by administering surveys across two cities that differ markedly in urbanisation pattern and population density—Singapore and Brisbane—: (i) indirect (viewing nature through a window at work or at home); (ii) incidental (spending time in nature as part of work); (iii) intentional interactions in gardens; and (iv) intentional interactions in public urban greenspaces.
3. Our results show that Singapore respondents spent about half as much time (25.8 hours per week) interacting with nature as Brisbane respondents (52.3 hours per week), and indirect interactions were the most prevalent across both cities.
4. Nature orientation, age, income and gender significantly predicted the duration of nature interactions in both cities, while self-reported health, education and ethnicity additionally predicted duration of nature interactions only for Brisbane. Also, the relationship(s) between each factor and duration could differ in direction and effect size between types of nature interactions.
5. As such, we conclude that there is much local variation in the dynamics of interactions between people and nature, and that focused studies are needed to develop effective interventions addressing declines in nature interactions in different locations.

This dataset is about countries and is filtered where the country includes Singapore, featuring 4 columns: capital city, continent, country, and currency. The preview is ordered by population (descending).

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。

This dataset is about countries in Singapore. It has 5 columns: capital city, continent, country, currency, and land area. The data is ordered by population (descending).

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。

As of the end of 2023, there was a total of approximately 996 thousand motor vehicles in Singapore. In comparison, there were approximately 972 thousand motor vehicles in Singapore in 2014. The lowest level was reached in 2016, with about 956 thousand vehicles registered in the country. Singapore’s car population In 2023, Singapore recorded a large proportion of cars and station wagons in its vehicle population, with around 651 thousand of these vehicles on the road, the vast majority of which were for private use. Indeed, during this period, the country recorded around 524 thousand private cars, a slight increase from the previous year. The most common type of car among Singaporeans ranged from 1,001 cc to 1,600 cc. Sustainability of Singapore's vehicle fleet In 2023, there were only about five thousand cars over twenty years old on Singapore's roads. Over the same year, around 30 thousand cars were less than a year old, indicating a relatively young fleet. The Certificate of Eligibility (COE) system, introduced in May 1990, has played a key role in regulating the car fleet. Despite this, gasoline-powered cars still account for the largest share of cars in the city-state, with a total of about 559 thousand vehicles. Although this proportion has fallen slightly over time, petrol-powered cars remain the most popular choice. Looking ahead, Singapore remains committed to phasing out internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and aims to switch to cleaner energy sources for all vehicles by 2040.

As of the third quarter of 2023, 95.1 percent of the population in Singapore were owners of some sort of mobile phone. Laptops and desktop computers followed as the most widely owned digital devices. Compared with neighboring Malaysia and Indonesia, Singapore also has the highest rate of tablet users.

Mobile phone ownership and usage in Singapore

Singapore's mobile phone penetration rate makes it an attractive market for foreign vendors. In 2024, Apple held a market share of around 33 percent among mobile vendors in the country. With smartphones having been integrated into all daily activities, network coverage is particularly crucial. Favored by the size of its territory, Singapore was the first country in the world to benefit from nationwide 5G coverage. As a result, the user experience is one of the best in the region, with the best 5G gaming experience.

Smart devices in Singapore

Smart devices are being increasingly used in the city-state, particularly smartwatches and smart home devices. In fact, the country has one of the highest smartwatch usage penetration rates in the Asia Pacific, just behind New Zealand and South Korea. When it comes to smart homes, the leading devices owned in the country are smart TVs and home appliances.

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 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 its population only numbers 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 stands at 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 as well. In 1950, for example, the global population stood at about 2.54 billion people, and it reached over eight billion during 2023.

The millionaire population in Singapore stood at around 526.4 thousand in 2021 and is projected to increase to about 592 thousand in 2026. This estimated growth in the millionaire population reflects the trend of increasing household wealth in Singapore, which grew by more than 146 percent since 2000.

Millionaire’s playground
In 2022, the Economist Intelligence Unit ranked Singapore as the world’s most expensive city alongside Hong Kong and Paris. The high cost of living in Singapore is in large part due to the extremely high cost of owning a car, as well as high property and food prices. With the tenth highest average wealth per adult in the world, and relatively low financial inequality, it seems that the residents of Singapore are able to afford life in the city with the third most expensive beer prices in the world.

Declining wealth in old age
The reality, however, is far less glamorous. While the median wealth per adult increased in 2019 from 2018, it was still the second-lowest value in the past five years. Many Singaporeans are feeling the pinch, especially the most vulnerable members of society, such as the elderly, who make up the majority of the workforce in jobs such as cleaning. Worryingly, many Singaporeans are also not financially prepared for retirement. This could lead to increasing inequality in the future, with many people unable to afford the lifestyle that they are accustomed to.

Macao, Singapore, and Hong Kong all had completely urban populations in 2023, with one hundred percent of the respective territory's populations living in urban areas. Contrastingly, just around 13.7 percent of Papua New Guinea’s population were living in urban areas in 2023. APAC’s rural population Despite the increasing development of new industries across the Asia-Pacific region, many countries across the region still had predominantly rural populations. However, with the agriculture sector displaying little growth throughout the Asia Pacific region, the rural populations throughout the region have also experienced little growth or have even declined. This was likely due to citizens migrating from rural to urban areas. Growing urbanization  With the emergence of new economies and an increasing focus on industrialization throughout the Asia Pacific region, citizens have flocked to the cities and urban areas in hopes of better employment and salary opportunities. The migration of citizens has naturally resulted in bigger urban populations and has catalyzed the emergence of megacities throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Urbanization is expected to grow throughout the coming years, with urban populations in the ASEAN region forecasted to grow by 2025.

In 2023, the labor force employment rate of those aged 15 years and above in Singapore was 66.2 percent. Singapore has enjoyed a relatively stable employment rate. In the face of a rapidly aging population, however, it faces higher demand for labor in the workforce. Aging population While Singapore is likely to continue with the strategies of migration and input from foreign labor supply as a means to maintain labor force growth, there is a need to expand the resident labor force at the same time by tapping older age groups as well as women. The minimum retirement age in Singapore is set at 62 years old, however 31.5 percent of residents aged 65 years old were still employed or seeking employment. A profile of older workers in Singapore showed that a large proportion of the current cohort of workers tend to be less educated, and thus many are employed in low-skilled jobs and hence receive lesser wages. It is thus a challenge to raise labor productivity and to enhance their long-term employability in an unstable economic climate. Women in the workforce The female labor force participation rate in Singapore places the city-state behind countries in the APAC region like Vietnam, Cambodia and New Zealand despite higher education attainment amongst women in recent years. The gender gap in the local labor force only emerges when women enter their 30s. In addressing this issue, ad hoc flexible work arrangements, such as unplanned time-off and telecommuting were introduced in recent years. Singapore has also implemented several enhanced maternity benefits and leave schemes for working parents.

In 2023, the number of crimes committed in Singapore for every 100,000 individuals was 1,188. This was a ten-year high, and mostly due to the increase in scams and cybercrimes cases. Low crime rates in Singapore Singapore has a reputation for being one of the safest cities in the world. Violent crime in Singapore is rare – as of 2021, such crimes accounted for nine per 100 thousand population. One reason for this could be the harsh penalties for offenders, as well as a strict ban on weapons for those not in law enforcement. Singapore still carries out capital punishment for crimes such as murder and the illegal possession of firearms carry the death penalty. Increase in commercial crime The most common type of crime committed in Singapore were commercial crimes, especially scams. As Singaporeans carry out more aspects of everyday life online, so too are criminals looking to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. In 2021, scams involving e-commerce transactions were the most common of such crimes. These typically involve the fraudulent sale of products on C2C commercial sites, which are harder to track. Such scams, however, usually involve smaller amounts of money, unlike investment scams. These involve targeting individuals and tricking them into wiring large sums of money for supposed financial investments. In 2021, individuals in Singapore who fell victim to such scams were cheated out of around 191 million Singapore dollars.

The smallest country in the world is Vatican City, with a landmass of just 0.49 square kilometers (0.19 square miles). Vatican City is an independent state surrounded by Rome. Vatican City is not the only small country located inside Italy. San Marino is another microstate, with a land area of 60 square kilometers, making it the fifth-smallest country in the world. Many of these small nations have equally small populations, typically less than half a million inhabitants. However, the population of Singapore is almost six million, and is the twentieth smallest country in the world with a land area of 726 square kilometers. In comparison, Jamaica is almost eight times larger than Singapore, but has half the population.