Singapore's population hits new high of 6.11 million, increase mainly due to growth in non-resident population

Singapore population hits record 6.11 million as foreign worker numbers rise

The 1.2 per cent year-on-year growth comes amid demographic concerns including persistently low birth rates and a ‘super-aged’ society.

Singapore's population hits new high of 6.11 million, increase mainly due to growth in non-resident population

Of the total population, about 3.66 million are Singaporeans and 0.54 million are permanent residents.

S’pore population now at 6.11 million, with 1.2% rise due to more construction workers, helpers

Singaporeans are marrying later and having smaller families, noted the annual report. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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SINGAPORE: After it was reported on Monday (Sept 29) that the city-state’s population has risen to an all-time high of 6.11 million as of June of this year, some Singaporeans online expressed worries, especially since the increase was largely fueled by the growth in the number of foreign workers. “Honestly, I am supportive of population growth if it is driven by natural births among citizens, although this is now almost impossible. What concerns…

Singapore Population Reaches Record 6.11 Million as Foreign Workforce Expands

Singapore’s population has hit an all-time high of 6.11 million by June 2025, according to official numbers released this week. This represents a 1.2% increase over the previous year, with the increase owing primarily to the growth of foreign workers in the city-state. Foreign employment increased to 1.91 million, up 2.7% from June 2024. The majority of these people were employed in construction, maritime shipyards, processing industries, and as…

Singapore population hits record 6.11 million, driven by foreign workers - VnExpress International

Singapore's population grew 1.2% in June compared to a year ago, hitting a new high of 6.11 million, government statistics released on Monday showed. - VnExpress International