Overview
Annual data on civil and Muslim marriages are obtained from records maintained by the Registry of Marriages and Registry of Muslim marriages.
Annual data on civil and Muslim marriage dissolutions are obtained from records maintained by the Family Justice Courts and Syariah Court.
Data on marital status of the resident population are based on annual household surveys.
Related Information
Key statistics on marriages and divorces in 2025.
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
Find out how the COVID-19 pandemic affected marriage registrations in 2020.
Methodology behind DOS’ cohort indicator on marriage cohort dissolution rates.
Trends in rising median age at first marriage between 2000 and 2010 with international comparisons.
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External resources
- 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.
- Registry of Marriages and Registry of Muslim Marriages
Marriage registries’ website
- Family Justice Courts
Family Justice Court’s website
- Syariah Court
Syariah Court’s website