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Singapore population overview
Singapore is the 36th most populous of 52 countries and territories in Asia. The United Nations put the population at 5,889,999 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of +0.6% the live estimate on this page rises by roughly 90 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 50,654 births (8.6 per 1,000 people) and 30,628 deaths (5.2 per 1,000), plus net immigration of roughly 13,547 people. The infant mortality rate is 1.7 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 1,646,400 in 1960 to 6,111,175 in 2025 — a change of +271.2%, or +2% per year on average. It peaked at 6,111,175 in 2025 and has declined 3.2% since.
Demographically, the median age is 36.8 years; life expectancy at birth is 84.1 years; women have on average 1 children (2024, below the 2.1 replacement level); 11.7% of residents are under 15 and 14.2% are 65 or older (2025); 100% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Singapore. Singapore covers 728 km², giving a population density of about 8,127 people per km². GDP was $603.87B in 2025 — about $98,814 per person (World Bank classification: high income).
Singapore population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 5,916,302 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 5,889,999 |
| World rank | #115 of 238 |
| Rank in Asia | #36 of 52 |
| Share of world population | 0.072% |
| Annual growth rate | +0.6% |
| Births per year est. | 50,654 |
| Deaths per year est. | 30,628 |
| Net migration per year est. | +13,547 |
| Birth rate | 8.6 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 5.2 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 1.7 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 106.8 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 36.8 years |
| Life expectancy | 84.1 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 | 1 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 | 100% |
| Surface area 2023 | 728 km² |
| Population density | 8,127 per km² |
| Capital | Singapore |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 | $603.87B |
| GDP per capita 2025 | $98,814 |
| Income group World Bank | High income |
Singapore population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 5,916,302 | – | – |
| 2025 | 6,111,175 | +74,315 | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 6,036,860 | +119,212 | +2% |
| 2023 | 5,917,648 | +280,626 | +5% |
| 2022 | 5,637,022 | +183,456 | +3.4% |
| 2021 | 5,453,566 | -232,241 | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 5,685,807 | +150,805 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 5,535,002 | +458,270 | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 5,076,732 | +810,970 | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 4,265,762 | +237,875 | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 4,027,887 | +503,381 | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 3,524,506 | +477,374 | +3% |
| 1990 | 3,047,132 | +311,175 | +2.2% |
| 1985 | 2,735,957 | +322,012 | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 2,413,945 | +151,345 | +1.3% |
| 1975 | 2,262,600 | +188,093 | +1.8% |
| 1970 | 2,074,507 | +187,607 | +1.9% |
| 1965 | 1,886,900 | +240,500 | +2.8% |
| 1960 | 1,646,400 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
About Singapore
Population over time
- From 1,646,400 in 1960 to 5,916,302 today — up 259.3%.
- Population peaked at 6,111,175 in 2025 and is down 3.2% since.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +1% per year.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 83.3 years (2024), up 17.8 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 1 births per woman (2024) — below the ~2.1 replacement level.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 7.4 births vs 6 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Natural increase of 1.4 per 1,000 a year, before migration.
Age structure
- 11.7% of the population is under 15 and 14.2% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 2.4% in 1960 — the population is aging.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 58.87 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions are at or near their historical peak.
- Per person: 9.75 t in 2024, vs 3.86 t in 1970.
Energy use & renewables
- Energy use: 5,282.8 kg of oil equivalent per person (2023), up 39.7% since 1990.
- Renewables supplied 1.1% of final energy in 2021 (+0.9 points since 1990).
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 20.9% of land area (2023).
- Net deforestation: cover fell from 22.1% to 20.9% since 1990 — roughly 9 km² of forest lost.
Urban population (% of total)
- 100% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 100% in 1960 (+0 points).
- Majority-urban for the whole period covered.
Water resources & stress
- Water stress: medium–high — freshwater withdrawals are 33.3% of renewable internal resources (2022, SDG 6.4.2-style bands).
- Renewable freshwater per person: 106 m³ in 2022, down 69.8% since 1961.
Economy
- GDP: $603.87B in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is up 96.1% since 2015.
- That works out to $98,814 per person.
Unemployment & inflation
- Unemployment: 2.8% of the labor force (2025, ILO estimate).
- Consumer-price inflation: 0.9% in 2025.
Internet & mobile
- 94.4% of people used the internet in 2024.
- Mobile subscriptions: 170.8 per 100 people (2024) — more subscriptions than people.
Singapore in the news
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Singapore in 2026?
As of October 2026, Singapore has an estimated population of 5,916,302. The United Nations estimated 5,889,999 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the +0.6% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Singapore growing or shrinking?
It is growing at +0.6% per year — roughly 90 more people every day. Each year there are about 50,654 births and 30,628 deaths, with net migration of +13,547.
What is the population density of Singapore?
About 8,127 people per square kilometre: 5,916,302 people living on 728 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Singapore?
The median age is 36.8 years, and life expectancy at birth is 84.1 years. 11.7% of the population is under 15 and 14.2% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Singapore rank by population?
Singapore is the 115th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 36th in Asia, with 0.072% of the global population.
How has the population of Singapore changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 1,646,400; by 2025 it had grown to 6,111,175 (+271.2%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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NorwaySources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (+0.6%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from World Bank Open Data; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-19. More about our data.