Singapore's population in 2024 is 5.832.387 as of July 1, based on the latest United Nations estimates for 7.
Quick Facts about Population Singapore 2024
| Population: | 5.832.387 |
| % of World population: | 0,07%. |
| World Ranking: | 114 |
| % annual change: | 0,68%. |
| Annual change: | 39.852 |
| Density (people/Km²): | 8539,4 |
| Sex ratio (Male/100 Female): | 106,9 |
| Net migrants: | 20.011 |
| Fertility rate: | 0,95 |
| Median age: | 35,7 |
| Average life expectancy: | 83,9 |
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According to United Nations estimates, Singapore currently has a population of 5.832.387 people as of July 1, 7, increasing 0,68%, respectively 39.852 people compared to 1 year ago.
Singapore is currently ranked 114 World in population (occupying) 0,07% global population) and 9 Southeast Asia. Singapore's population is less than the population of Hanoi city in Vietnam.
Population density
Singapore has an average population density. 8539,4 people/km2, on land area 700 km2 (smaller than the smallest province in Vietnam, Bac Ninh (822 km2)). This is the most densely populated province in Southeast Asia and the third most densely populated in the world, after Monaco (24.360) and Macao (23.472).
Urban population
The reason why Singapore has such a high population density is because it is a City State. For that reason, Singapore's urban population is almost entirely urban. According to 2015 estimates, Singapore's urban population is 98%.
Median age and life expectancy
As of 2024, the median age in Singapore is estimated to be 35,7 and the average life expectancy is 83,9These are not only the highest numbers in Southeast Asia but also among the highest in the world.
Population structure by age group
Singapore has 4,1% of its population under the age of 5; 7,9% aged 5-14; 11% aged 15-24; 63% aged 25-64 and 14% aged 65+. This structure reflects the nature of old population of Singapore.
Migrate
Last year, Singapore had an estimated net migration of 20.011 people. The immigration trend into Singapore has been continuous for the past 40 years, contributing significantly to the country's population growth.
Forecast
Singapore's population is forecast to continue to grow for about 20 more years, peaking at about 6,41 million in 2042 and falling below its current population by 2067.
Singapore Population Chart 2024 and History
| Year | Population | % annual change | Changes by year | Net migration | Median age | Average life expectancy | Sex Ratio (Male/100 Female) | Density (N/Km²) |
| 2024 | 5.832.387 | 0,68%. | 39.852 | 20.011 | 35,7 | 83,9 | 106,9 | 8.539,4 |
| 2023 | 5.789.090 | 0,81%. | 46.743 | 26.996 | 35,1 | 83,7 | 107,0 | 8.476,0 |
| 2022 | 5.649.885 | 4,10%. | 231.667 | 214.842 | 34,9 | 82,9 | 106,9 | 8.272,2 |
| 2021 | 5.546.290 | -0,44% | -24.478 | -44.030 | 34,8 | 83,5 | 107,0 | 8.120,5 |
| 2020 | 5.620.150 | -2,19% | -123.243 | -145.556 | 34,5 | 83,7 | 107,3 | 8.228,6 |
| 2015 | 5.525.340 | 1,22%. | 67.497 | 41.852 | 33,3 | 82,7 | 109,5 | 8.089,8 |
| 2010 | 5.077.014 | 1,88%. | 95.506 | 72.571 | 32,7 | 81,6 | 108,5 | 7.433,4 |
| 2005 | 4.268.364 | 2,73%. | 116.661 | 92.023 | 32,4 | 80,3 | 102,5 | 6.249,4 |
| 2000 | 4.035.245 | 2,20%. | 88.580 | 55.218 | 31,2 | 77,8 | 105,4 | 5.908,1 |
| 1995 | 3.533.624 | 3,56%. | 125.853 | 91.947 | 30,0 | 75,7 | 103,7 | 5.173,7 |
| 1990 | 3.039.591 | 3,35%. | 101.820 | 66.950 | 28,5 | 74,6 | 102,9 | 4.450,4 |
| 1985 | 2.735.030 | 0,04%. | 1.017 | -31.036 | 26,3 | 73,1 | 103,3 | 4.004,4 |
| 1980 | 2.437.493 | 2,95%. | 71.830 | 42.433 | 23,7 | 71,5 | 103,6 | 3.568,8 |
| 1975 | 2.268.523 | 1,44%. | 32.684 | 4.104 | 20,9 | 70,2 | 105,7 | 3.321,4 |
| 1970 | 2.091.558 | 1,81%. | 37.890 | 4.024 | 18,7 | 68,5 | 108,4 | 3.062,3 |
| 1965 | 1.870.822 | 2,62%. | 48.961 | 4.199 | 17,0 | 66,9 | 110,2 | 2.739,1 |
| 1960 | 1.619.322 | 3,17%. | 51.369 | 2.008 | 17,2 | 65,3 | 112,7 | 2.370,9 |
| 1955 | 1.320.230 | 5,26%. | 69.445 | 25.051 | 17,9 | 61,2 | 112,9 | 1.933,0 |
| 1950 | 1.013.313 | 5,24%. | 53.129 | 20.670 | 18,9 | 54,1 | 107,4 | 1.483,6 |
Singapore population projection table
| Year | Population | % annual change | Changes by year | Net migration | Median age | Average life expectancy | Sex Ratio (Male/100 Female) | Density (N/Km²) |
| 2025 | 5.870.750 | 0,63%. | 36.874 | 16.892 | 36,2 | 84,0 | 106,8 | 8.595,5 |
| 2030 | 6.031.377 | 0,44%. | 26.227 | 9.897 | 39,1 | 84,7 | 106,5 | 8.830,7 |
| 2035 | 6.153.233 | 0,26%. | 15.695 | 9.722 | 41,9 | 85,3 | 106,2 | 9.009,1 |
| 2040 | 6.194.782 | -0,02% | -1.515 | 7.728 | 44,9 | 85,9 | 105,9 | 9.070,0 |
| 2045 | 6.156.188 | -0,19% | -11.467 | 10.047 | 48,0 | 86,5 | 105,6 | 9.013,5 |
| 2050 | 6.081.691 | -0,29% | -17.743 | 9.819 | 50,9 | 87,1 | 105,4 | 8.904,4 |
| 2055 | 5.999.239 | -0,30% | -18.020 | 11.985 | 53,6 | 87,7 | 105,2 | 8.783,7 |
| 2060 | 5.901.726 | -0,42% | -24.502 | 7.196 | 56,1 | 88,2 | 104,9 | 8.640,9 |
| 2065 | 5.781.338 | -0,52% | -30.250 | 5.765 | 58,0 | 88,8 | 104,6 | 8.464,6 |
| 2070 | 5.631.285 | -0,53% | -29.706 | 13.721 | 58,3 | 89,3 | 104,2 | 8.244,9 |
| 2075 | 5.446.023 | -0,83% | -45.423 | 6.208 | 57,8 | 89,9 | 103,5 | 7.973,7 |
| 2080 | 5.209.688 | -1,01% | -52.392 | 6.143 | 57,3 | 90,4 | 102,8 | 7.627,7 |
| 2085 | 4.935.581 | -1,15% | -56.526 | 5.779 | 57,2 | 91,0 | 101,9 | 7.226,3 |
| 2090 | 4.651.262 | -1,19% | -55.346 | 6.005 | 57,1 | 91,5 | 101,1 | 6.810,0 |
| 2095 | 4.390.131 | -1,12% | -49.344 | 5.736 | 56,8 | 92,1 | 100,5 | 6.427,7 |
| 2100 | 4.163.012 | -0,95% | -39.507 | 5.824 | 56,0 | 92,7 | 100,5 | 6.095,2 |
Religious population in Singapore
| Population | ||||||||
| Year | Christianity | Islamic | Hinduism | Buddhism | Folk religion | Judaism | Other religions | Non-religious |
| 2010 | 920.000 | 730.000 | 260.000 | 1.730.000 | 120.000 | <10.000 | 490.000 | 830.000 |
| 2020 | 1.040.000 | 950.000 | 380.000 | 1.890.000 | 140.000 | <10.000 | 500.000 | 970.000 |
| 2030 | 1.170.000 | 1.190.000 | 520.000 | 2.040.000 | 170.000 | <10.000 | 490.000 | 1.110.000 |
| 2040 | 1.270.000 | 1.430.000 | 650.000 | 2.120.000 | 190.000 | 10.000 | 480.000 | 1.200.000 |
| 2050 | 1.350.000 | 1.690.000 | 790.000 | 2.140.000 | 220.000 | 10.000 | 450.000 | 1.270.000 |
| Proportion (%) | ||||||||
| Year | Christianity | Islamic | Hinduism | Buddhism | Folk religion | Judaism | Other religions | Non-religious |
| 2010 | 18,2 | 14,3 | 5,2 | 33,9 | 2,3 | <1,0 | 9,7 | 16,4 |
| 2020 | 17,7 | 16,1 | 6,5 | 32,2 | 2,4 | <1,0 | 8,5 | 16,5 |
| 2030 | 17,4 | 17,8 | 7,7 | 30,4 | 2,5 | <1,0 | 7,4 | 16,5 |
| 2040 | 17,3 | 19,4 | 8,9 | 28,8 | 2,6 | <1,0 | 6,5 | 16,4 |
| 2050 | 17,0 | 21,4 | 10,0 | 27,0 | 2,8 | <1,0 | 5,6 | 16,0 |