Population of Singapore

As of April 2025, the population of Singapore is 6.1 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 36 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.61%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 38.7 years in 2015 to 43.8 years in 2025. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 84.5 years and population density is 8.9 thousand inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Singapore peaked in 1956, reaching around 5.03% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.59% in 2025. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 177 thousand in 2006 to nearly 36.18 thousand in 2025.

Life Expectancy

In Singapore, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 80.4 years in 2005 to 84.5 years in 2025, representing an increase of more than 4 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Singapore

Singapore has several cities considered medium-sized by their number of inhabitants, but there is also a large one. The most populous city is Singapore, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 5.6 million inhabitants. It is followed by Bedok New Town with 277 thousand and Ulu Bedok with 277 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Singapore: