Overview
Data on deaths are compiled by the Registry of Births and Deaths, which cover all deaths occurring within Singapore and its territorial waters as registered under the prevailing Registration of Births and Deaths Act in force at the material time.
Data on life expectancy compiled by the Singapore Department of Statistics are based on the Complete Life Tables. Data on life expectancy gives an indication of the average longevity of the population.
Related Information
As at end-June 2025, Singapore’s total population stood at 6.11 million, comprising 4.20 million residents and 1.91 million non-residents. More information is available in Population Trends, 2025
The life expectancy at birth in 2024 improved for the Singapore resident population compared to 2023 and a decade ago. More information is available in Complete Life Tables for Singapore Resident Population, 2023-2024 which presents the latest key trends in life expectancies for the Singapore resident population based on Complete Life Tables
Find out about infant mortality, neonatal and perinatal mortality rates.
An article on the concepts and trends in Singapore’s death rates.
A short article on infant mortality trends up till 2008.
This paper details the methodology DOS adopts for constructing Singapore’s Complete Life Tables.
External Resources
- Population in Brief
An annual publication by the Prime Minister’s Office updating on Singapore’s latest key population trends.
- Report on Registration of Births and Deaths
Published by the Registry of Births and Deaths, this report provides an overview of the annual changes in births, deaths, stillbirths and other vital statistics.
- Singapore Demographic Bulletin
A half-yearly bulletin published by the Registry of Births and Deaths, providing latest data on births, stillbirths and deaths.