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.

Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in Singapore was reported at 100 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Singapore - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October 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 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;

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: 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;

Population in largest city 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 largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Urban population (% of total population) in Singapore was reported at 100 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Singapore - Urban population (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

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.; ;

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 September of 2025.

Singapore: Percent urban population: The latest value from 2024 is 100 percent, unchanged from 100 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 61.70 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Singapore from 1960 to 2024 is 100 percent. The minimum value, 100 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 100 percent was recorded in 1960.

Singapore SG: Population in Urban Agglomerations of More Than 1 Million 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 Urban Agglomerations of More Than 1 Million 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 Urban Agglomerations of More Than 1 Million 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 country's population living in metropolitan areas that in 2018 had a population of more than one million people.; ; United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.; ;

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

Time series data for the statistic Urban population (% of total population) and country Singapore. Indicator Definition:Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.

Urban population growth (annual %) in Singapore was reported at 1.9945 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Singapore - Urban population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

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

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.

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;

This scatter chart displays urban population (people) against armed forces personnel (people) in Singapore. The data is about countries per year.

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.