Singapore’s 2025 Population in Brief: Total Population Reaches 6.11 Million

As of the latest report, Singapore’s total population reached 6.11 million, representing a 1.2% year-on-year increase.
Among them, Singapore Citizens (SCs) numbered 3.66 million, reflecting a 0.7% growth compared to the previous year.
The number of Permanent Residents (PRs) remained steady at 0.54 million, showing no significant change.
Meanwhile, the Non-Resident (NR) population rose by 2.7%, reaching 1.91 million, driven mainly by the continued demand for foreign manpower in key sectors.

Population Composition: Citizens Below 60% for the First Time

The share of citizens in the total population has fallen below 60%, while the proportion of non-residents has edged up slightly.
Among non-residents:

Work Permit Holders in construction increased
S Pass Holders declined by about 1%
Foreign domestic workers increased by 1%
Dependant and long-term pass holders decreased by 1%

This reflects Singapore’s evolving labor needs and the gradual normalization of workforce mobility post-pandemic.

Immigration: Stable Numbers, Selective Admission

In 2024:

22,766 people were granted Singapore citizenship
35,264 people became new permanent residents

Over the past five years, Singapore has granted an average of 21,300 new citizenships and 33,000 PRs annually — slightly higher than in the previous five-year period.

“Singapore takes a measured approach in granting citizenship and permanent residence to those who can contribute to the nation and integrate well into society.”

All new citizens come from the PR pool, reinforcing Singapore’s long-term, integration-focused immigration policy.

Ageing Population: One in Four Will Be Seniors by 2030

The proportion of citizens aged 65 and above has risen from 13.1% in 2015 to 20.7% in 2025, while the working-age group (20–64 years) declined from 64.5% to 59.8%.
By 2030, about one in four citizens (23.9%) will be aged 65 and above — marking Singapore’s entry into the “super-aged society” phase.

Marriage and Fertility: Delays and Decline Continue

Marriages among citizens: 22,955 in 2024 (down 5.7% from 2023)
Median age at first marriage: 30.8 years (grooms), 29.1 years (brides)
Total Fertility Rate (TFR): 0.97 — unchanged from 2023

The persistent low fertility rate is attributed to later marriages, higher education and career priorities among women, and the high cost of raising children.

What This Means for the Future

The data reveals several structural shifts:

Shrinking citizen base
Ageing workforce
Growing reliance on foreign manpower

These trends will shape Singapore’s housing market, consumer demand, healthcare system, and labor policies in the coming decade.
Businesses that cater to senior living, AI-driven productivity, and family-friendly services are expected to see rising opportunities.