The total population in Singapore was estimated at 6.0 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Singapore Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2024, around 3.64 million people living in Singapore were citizens, compared to under 1.86 million who were non-residents. In that year, the total population in Singapore was approximately 6.03 million.

As of June 2025, there were approximately 320,130 residents between the ages of 35 to 39 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.

In 2024, the total population of Singapore is estimated at approximately 6.04 million people. Population growth in the country is mainly fueled by immigration, while the fertility rate is one of the lowest in the world. The youth is fading Singapore’s population is getting older, with the age bracket of those aged 65 and older increasing with every year. The median age of Singaporeans is increasing rapidly, from 34.1 years in the year 2000 to an estimated 42.4 by 2020, and it is estimated to peak at around 55 years in the middle of the century. The old are here to stay The majority of Singaporeans are between 25 and 60 years old. In the years to come, improving healthcare and one of the highest life expectancies at birth will see this majority shift to the elderly. Additionally, Singapore’s fertility rate is among the lowest in the world and is well below the replacement rate, which means that Singapore’s population is not only getting older but its rate of natural increase (i.e. population growth not including migration) is now negative. This trend could have economic consequences, such as lower GDP growth and increasing old-age dependency.

Key information about Singapore population

• The Singapore population reached 6.0 million people in Jun 2024, compared with the previously reported figure of 5.9 million people in Jun 2023
• The data reached an all-time high of 6.0 million people in Jun 2024 and a record low of 1.0 million people in Jun 1950

• In the latest reports, Singapore Unemployment Rate increased to 1.9 % in May 2023
• Monthly earnings of the Singapore population was 4,813.3 USD in Jun 2024
• Singapore Labour Force Participation Rate dropped to 68.6 % in Jun 2023

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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.

Time series data for the statistic Population growth (annual %) and country Singapore. Indicator Definition:Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.The indicator "Population growth (annual %)" stands at 1.99 as of 12/31/2024. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an decrease of -2.86 compared to the value the year prior.The Serie's long term average value is 2.03. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -0.0357 lower, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change from it's minimum value, on 12/31/2021, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +6.16 .The Serie's change from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2008, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -3.33 .

Singapore SG: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data was reported at 6.890 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.969 % for 2016. Singapore SG: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 8.013 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.424 % in 1980 and a record low of 6.533 % in 2000. Singapore SG: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male 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. Male population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total male population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

Complete population data for Singapore showing how many people live in Singapore from 1960 to 2024

Actual value and historical data chart for Singapore Population Ages 15 64 Percent Of Total

In 2025, the population of Singapore stood at approximately 6.11 million, an increase from the previous year. The total population included both the resident and non-resident population. The resident population of Singapore comprised of both citizens and permanent residents.

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Singapore SG: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data was reported at 6.490 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.586 % for 2016. Singapore SG: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 8.236 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.140 % in 1980 and a record low of 6.416 % in 2011. Singapore SG: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female 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. Female population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total female population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

Actual value and historical data chart for Singapore Population Ages 20 24 Male Percent Of Male Population

In 2024, there were approximately 657,000 cars and station wagons in Singapore. Cars and station wagons accounted for the highest proportion of the total vehicle population in Singapore. Meanwhile, there were approximately 147,000 motorcycles and scooters in Singapore.