Singapore’s total population reached a record 6.11 million as of June 2025, reflecting a steady upward trend over the past five years. This growth is largely driven by an increase in the non-resident population, which rose to 1.91 million. The annualised population growth rate from 2020 to 2025 stood at 1.5 percent, a notable increase from the 0.5 percent rate recorded in the preceding five-year period. This shift is primarily attributed to a higher demand for foreign labor in the construction sector, as the nation accelerates key infrastructure projects like Changi Airport Terminal 5 and expands its housing supply.
While the non-resident population has grown, the resident population—comprising citizens and permanent residents—has seen more modest changes. The citizen population grew by 0.7 percent to 3.66 million in June 2025, while the permanent resident population remained stable at 0.54 million. These figures highlight a demographic landscape where foreign workers play a critical role in supporting the country’s immediate economic and development needs.
Beneath these headline numbers, the population is experiencing long-term structural shifts. The median age of citizens has risen to 43.7 years, and the total fertility rate remains at a historic low of 0.97. These trends point to an aging society with a shrinking demographic core, which continues to challenge the nation’s long-term workforce sustainability. As the government balances these pressures, the reliance on a diverse non-resident workforce remains a central feature of Singapore's strategy to maintain economic momentum and support national development goals.