Overview
Annual data on the age and sex profile of Singapore’s resident population as well as indicators on elderly and support/dependency ratios are compiled by the Singapore Department of Statistics.
Other statistics on elderly, youth and sex profile in Singapore are also published by the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social and Family Development and National Youth Council.
Related Information
Among developed countries, youths in Singapore generally experience favourable labour market outcomes such as low unemployment and long-term unemployment rates. This article explores various employment indicators for youths in Singapore.
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
Insights on the changing demographic characteristics of residents aged 65 & over between 2010 and 2020, based on data from the Census of Population
Learn more about the Census of Population 2000 in Statistical Release 2 – Households, Geographic Distribution, Transport and Difficulty in Basic Activities.
Learn about Census of Population 2020 key findings in Statistical Release 1 – Demographic Characteristics, Education, Language and Religion.
Learn more about the General Household Survey 2015 and the key statistical findings here.
This article analyses the profile of the resident population aged 65 & over as at 2010/2011 .
Learn more about the Census of Population 2010 and the key findings in Statistical Release 3 – Geographical Distribution and Transport.
Learn more about the Census of Population 2010 and the key findings in Statistical Release 1 – Demographic Characteristics, Education, Language and Religion.
Learn more about the Census of Population 2010 in the Advance Census Release.
Learn more about the General Household Survey 2005 in Statistical Release 2 – Transport, Overseas Travel, Households and Housing Characteristics.
Learn more about the General Household Survey 2005 in Statistical Release 1 – Socio-Demographic and Economic Characteristics.
Learn more about the Census of Population 2000 and the key findings in Statistical Release 2 –Education, Language and Religion.
Learn more about the Census of Population 2000 and the key findings in Statistical Release 3 – Economic Characteristics.
Learn more about the Census of Population 2000 and the key findings in Statistical Release 4 – Geographical Distribution and Travel.
Learn more about the Census of Population 2000 and the key findings in Statistical Release 1 – Demographic Characteristics.
Learn more about the Census of Population 2010 in the Advance Census Release.
External resources
- Action Plan for Successful Ageing
Action Plan refreshed in 2023 and published by Ministry of Health
- Population in Brief
An annual publication by the Prime Minister’s Office updating on Singapore’s latest key population trends
- Family Trends Report
An annual publication by the Ministry of Social and Family Development comprising key updates on Singapore’s family trends.
- Progress on Singapore Women’s Development
A report by the Ministry of Social and Family Development to update on the progress in women’s development in Singapore.
- Youth Statistics
A publication by National Youth Council which consolidates youth data across various agencies to paint a comprehensive picture of the state of youth