Singapore’s population estimates are compiled using the register-based approach since the Census of Population 2000, where the basic count and profile of the population are based on a person’s place of usual residence i.e. de jure concept. The total population comprises Singapore residents (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents) and non-residents. From 2003 onwards, Singapore residents who were away for a continuous period of 12 months or longer were excluded.
Before the register-based approach was adopted, population estimates were compiled from population censuses. In the 1990 and earlier censuses, the population comprised residents who were present and enumerated in Singapore on Census Day. Residents who were away for short periods of time during the census, as well as non-residents staying or working in Singapore were also included.
Data
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Key Indicators
Items |
Unit |
Latest Period |
Latest Data |
% Change
(Y-o-Y) 1/ |
Previous
Period Data |
% Change
(Y-o-Y) 2/ |
Population and Population Structure
(Mid-Year Estimates) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Population 3/ |
'000 |
2023 |
5,917.6 |
5.0 |
5,637.0 |
3.4 |
Singapore Residents 3/ |
'000 |
2023 |
4,149.3 |
1.9 |
4,073.2 |
2.2 |
Singapore Citizens |
'000 |
2023 |
3,610.7 |
1.6 |
3,553.7 |
1.6 |
Singapore Permanent Residents |
'000 |
2023 |
538.6 |
3.7 |
519.5 |
6.3 |
Population Density
|
Per Sq Km |
2023 |
8,058 |
na |
7,688 |
na |
Items |
Unit |
Latest Period |
Latest Data |
% Change
(Y-o-Y) 1/ |
Previous
Period Data |
% Change
(Y-o-Y) 2/ |
Age Structure 4/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Below 20 years |
'000 |
2023 |
791.3 |
0.3 |
788.6 |
0.8 |
20-64 Years |
'000 |
2023 |
2,640.1 |
1.3 |
2,606.5 |
1.6 |
65 years & Over |
'000 |
2023 |
717.8 |
5.9 |
678.1 |
6.1 |
Median Age 4/
|
Years
|
2023 |
42.4 |
na |
42.1 |
na |
Old Age Support Ratio 4/
|
Number of Residents Aged 20-64
per Resident Aged 65 Years & Over |
2023 |
3.7 |
na |
3.8 |
na |
Sex Ratio 4/ |
Males per 1,000 Females
|
2023 |
950 |
na |
955 |
na |
na not available or not applicable.
1 Refers to % change in latest period over the same period in the previous year.
2 Refers to % change in the previous period over the same period in the previous year.
3 Total population comprises Singapore residents and non-residents. The resident population comprises Singapore citizens and permanent residents
4 Refers to the resident population.
Key Annual Indicators on Population
Title : Indicators On Population, Annual
Data Items
|
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
Total Population *
Total population comprises S'pore residents & non-residents. Resident population comprises S'pore citizens & permanent residents. Data prior to 1990 are based on de facto concept (i.e. the person is present in the country at the reference period), while data from 1990 onwards are based on de jure concept (i.e. the person's place of usual residence). Data from 2003 onwards exclude residents who are overseas for a continuous period of 12 months or longer as at the reference period.
(Number)
|
5,607,283 |
5,612,253 |
5,638,676 |
5,703,569 |
5,685,807 |
5,453,566 |
5,637,022 |
5,917,648 |
Resident Population *
Data are as at end-June. Data prior to 1990 are based on de facto concept (i.e. the person is present in the country at the reference period), while data from 1990 onwards are based on de jure concept (i.e. the person's place of usual residence). Data from 2003 onwards exclude residents who are overseas for a continuous period of 12 months or longer as at the reference period.
(Number)
|
3,933,559 |
3,965,796 |
3,994,283 |
4,026,209 |
4,044,210 |
3,986,842 |
4,073,239 |
4,149,253 |
Total Population Growth *
For Census years of 1970, 1980 and 1990, data refer to annualised growth rates over the previous Census year of 1957, 1970 and 1980 respectively. Data for 1990 and earlier are computed using population estimates based on de facto concept (i.e. the person is present in the country at the reference period), while data from 1991 onwards are based on de jure concept (i.e. the person's place of usual residence). Figure for 2003 is computed based on the 2003 unrevised population which include residents who are overseas for a continuous period of 12 months or longer as at the reference period.
(Per Cent)
|
1.3 |
0.1 |
0.5 |
1.2 |
-0.3 |
-4.1 |
3.4 |
5 |
Resident Population Growth *
For Census years of 1980 and 1990, data refer to annualised growth rates over the previous Census year of 1970 and 1980 respectively. Data for 1990 and earlier are computed using population estimates based on de facto concept (i.e. the person is present in the country at the reference period), while data from 1991 onwards are based on de jure concept (i.e. the person's place of usual residence). Figure for 2003 is computed based on the 2003 unrevised population which include residents who are overseas for a continuous period of 12 months or longer as at the reference period.
(Per Cent)
|
0.8 |
0.8 |
0.7 |
0.8 |
0.4 |
-1.4 |
2.2 |
1.9 |
Population Density *
Prior to 2003, data are based on Singapore's land area as at end-December. From 2003 onwards, data are based on Singapore's land area as at end-June.
(Total Population Per Square Kilometre)
|
7,797 |
7,796 |
7,804 |
7,866 |
7,810 |
7,485 |
7,688 |
8,058 |
Median Age Of Resident Population *
Data prior to 1980 (except 1970) pertain to total population. Data for 1970 and from 1980 onwards pertain to Singapore residents (citizens and permanent residents).
(Years)
|
40 |
40.5 |
40.8 |
41.1 |
41.5 |
41.8 |
42.1 |
42.4 |
Old-Age Support Ratio:Residents Aged 20-64 Years Per Resident Aged 65 Years & Over *
Data prior to 1980 (except 1970) pertain to total population. Data for 1970 and from 1980 onwards pertain to Singapore residents (citizens and permanent residents).
(Number)
|
5.4 |
5.1 |
4.8 |
4.5 |
4.3 |
4 |
3.8 |
3.7 |
SOURCE : SINGAPORE DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
Footnotes
For more information, please refer to the 'Population Trends' publication (www.singstat.gov.sg/publications/population/population-trends) and the Information Paper on 'Singapore Resident Population, 2003-2007' (www.singstat.gov.sg/-/media/files/publications/population/respop.pdf). For more information on Rate of Natural Increase, please refer to the Statistics Singapore Newsletter on 'Singapore's Rate of Natural Increase for Population' (www.singstat.gov.sg/find-data/search-by theme/population/population-and-population-structure/publications-and-methodology). For more information on Old-Age Support Ratio, please refer to the the Infographics on 'Old-Age Support Ratio' (www.singstat.gov.sg/modules/infographics/old-age-support-ratio) and Statistics Singapore Newsletter on 'Are the Old-Age Support Ratio Trends Similar Across Different Working-Age Groups' (www.singstat.gov.sg/find-data/search-by-theme/population/population-and-population-structure/publications-and-methodology).
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Statistics on live-births and deaths are obtained from records maintained by the Registry of Births and Deaths. Statistics on live-births and deaths refer to live-births and deaths occurring within Singapore and its territorial waters as registered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act (Chapter 267).
Data
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Key Indicators - Births and Fertility
Items |
Unit |
Latest Period |
Latest Data |
% Change
(Y‑o‑Y) 1/ |
Previous
Period Data |
% Change
(Y‑o‑Y) 2/ |
Birth and Fertility |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Live-Births |
Number |
2022 |
35,605 |
-7.9 |
38,672 |
0.2 |
Resident Live-Births |
Number |
2022 |
32,290 |
-5.5 |
34,183 |
-0.1 |
Resident Crude Birth Rate |
Per 1,000
Residents
|
2022 |
7.9 |
na |
8.6 |
na |
Resident Total Fertility Rate |
Per Female |
2022 |
1.04 |
na |
1.12 |
na |
Data are preliminary when first released.
na not available or not applicable.
1 Refers to % change in latest period over the same period in the previous year.
2 Refers to % change in the previous period over the same period in the previous year.
Key Indicators - Deaths and Life Expectancy
Items |
Unit |
Latest Period |
Latest Data |
% Change
(Y-o-Y) 1/ |
Previous
Period Data |
% Change
(Y-o-Y) 2/ |
Death and Life Expectancy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Deaths |
Number |
2022 |
26,891 |
10.7 |
24,292 |
10.1 |
Resident Deaths |
Number |
2022 |
25,586 |
10.0 |
23,270 |
10.9 |
Crude Death Rate 3/ |
Per 1,000
Residents
|
2022 |
6.3 |
na |
5.8 |
na |
Age-Standardised Death Rate 3/ 4/ |
Per 1,000
Residents
|
2022 |
5.9 |
na |
5.6 |
na |
Infant Mortality Rate 3/ |
Per 1,000
Live-births
|
2022 |
1.8 |
na |
1.8 |
na |
Items |
Unit |
Latest Period |
Latest Data |
% Change
(Y-o-Y) 1/ |
Previous
Period Data |
% Change
(Y-o-Y) 2/ |
Life Expectancy at Birth 3/ 5/ |
Years |
2022 |
83.0 |
na |
83.2 |
na |
Males |
Years |
2022 |
80.7 |
na |
80.8 |
na |
Females |
Years |
2022 |
85.2 |
na |
85.5 |
na |
Life Expectancy at Age 65 3/ 5/ |
Years |
2022 |
20.7 |
na |
20.9 |
na |
Males |
Years |
2022 |
19.0 |
na |
19.1 |
na |
Females |
Years |
2022 |
22.3 |
na |
22.6 |
na |
Data are preliminary when first released.
na not available or not applicable.
1 Refers to % change in latest period over the same period in the previous year.
2 Refers to % change in the previous period over the same period in the previous year.
3 Refers to the resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
4 The Singapore resident population as at June 2020 is used as the standard population which is chosen to fix the age structure to eliminate its effect on mortality trends.
5 Life expectancy in 2020-2022 have been affected by higher mortality rates due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They may not be representative of the number of years individuals can expect to live, if mortality rates were to return to pre-pandemic levels.
Births, Crude Birth Rate (CBR), Total Fertility Rate (TFR) and Reproduction Rates
Title : Births And Fertility Rates, Annual
Data Items
|
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
Total Fertility Rate *
Data prior to 1980 pertain to total population. Data from 1980 onwards pertain to resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per Female)
|
1.24 |
1.2 |
1.16 |
1.14 |
1.14 |
1.1 |
1.12 |
1.04 |
15 - 19 Years *
Data prior to 1980 pertain to total population. Data from 1980 onwards pertain to resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per Thousand Females)
|
2.7 |
2.7 |
2.6 |
2.5 |
2.5 |
2.3 |
2.2 |
2.1 |
20 - 24 Years *
Data prior to 1980 pertain to total population. Data from 1980 onwards pertain to resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per Thousand Females)
|
18.7 |
17 |
15.1 |
14.4 |
12.7 |
12.7 |
11.7 |
11.2 |
25 - 29 Years *
Data prior to 1980 pertain to total population. Data from 1980 onwards pertain to resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per Thousand Females)
|
68.7 |
65.8 |
62.2 |
60.6 |
59.4 |
54.6 |
53.4 |
48.8 |
30 - 34 Years *
Data prior to 1980 pertain to total population. Data from 1980 onwards pertain to resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per Thousand Females)
|
98.5 |
96.2 |
93.3 |
92.9 |
92.4 |
90.8 |
92.9 |
86.7 |
35 - 39 Years *
Data prior to 1980 pertain to total population. Data from 1980 onwards pertain to resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per Thousand Females)
|
49.9 |
49.7 |
48.6 |
48.4 |
50.1 |
49 |
53.6 |
49.4 |
40 - 44 Years *
Data prior to 1980 pertain to total population. Data from 1980 onwards pertain to resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per Thousand Females)
|
8.9 |
8.8 |
9 |
8.8 |
9.9 |
9.5 |
10.2 |
9.8 |
45 - 49 Years *
Data prior to 1980 pertain to total population. Data from 1980 onwards pertain to resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per Thousand Females)
|
0.4 |
0.3 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
0.4 |
0.5 |
0.3 |
0.4 |
Chinese *
Data prior to 1980 pertain to total population. Data from 1980 onwards pertain to resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per Female)
|
1.1 |
1.07 |
1.01 |
0.98 |
0.99 |
0.94 |
0.96 |
0.87 |
Malays *
Data prior to 1980 pertain to total population. Data from 1980 onwards pertain to resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per Female)
|
1.79 |
1.8 |
1.82 |
1.85 |
1.8 |
1.82 |
1.82 |
1.83 |
Indians *
Data prior to 1980 pertain to total population. Data from 1980 onwards pertain to resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per Female)
|
1.15 |
1.04 |
1 |
1 |
0.98 |
0.96 |
1.05 |
1.01 |
Gross Reproduction Rate *
Data prior to 1980 pertain to total population. Data from 1980 onwards pertain to resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per Female)
|
0.6 |
0.58 |
0.56 |
0.56 |
0.56 |
0.53 |
0.54 |
0.5 |
Net Reproduction Rate *
Data prior to 1980 pertain to total population. Data from 1980 onwards pertain to resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per Female)
|
0.6 |
0.58 |
0.56 |
0.55 |
0.56 |
0.53 |
0.54 |
0.5 |
Crude Birth Rate *
Data prior to 1980 pertain to total population. Data from 1980 onwards pertain to resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per Thousand Residents)
|
9.7 |
9.4 |
8.9 |
8.8 |
8.8 |
8.5 |
8.6 |
7.9 |
Total Live-Births
(Number)
|
42,185 |
41,251 |
39,615 |
39,039 |
39,279 |
38,590 |
38,672 |
35,605 |
Resident Live-Births *
Refers to births with at least one parent who is a Singapore citizen or permanent resident. Data for 1980-1985 are estimated.
(Number)
|
37,861 |
36,875 |
35,444 |
35,040 |
35,330 |
34,233 |
34,183 |
32,290 |
SOURCE : SINGAPORE DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS, IMMIGRATION AND CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY
Footnotes
For more information, please refer to the 'Population Trends' publication (www.singstat.gov.sg/publications/population/population-trends), the Infographics on 'Total Fertility Rate' (www.singstat.gov.sg/modules/infographics/total-fertility-rate) and the Infographics on 'Crude Birth Rate' (www.singstat.gov.sg/-/media/files/visualising_data/infographics/population/crude-birth-rate.pdf).
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Deaths, Death Rate and Mortality
Title : Death And Death Rates, Annual
Data Items
|
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
Crude Death Rate *
Data prior to 1980 pertain to total population. Data from 1980 onwards pertain to resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per Thousand Residents )
|
4.8 |
4.8 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5.2 |
5.8 |
6.3 |
Infant Mortality Rate *
Data prior to 1980 pertain to total population. Data from 1980 onwards pertain to resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per Thousand Resident Live-Births)
|
1.7 |
2.4 |
2.2 |
2.1 |
1.7 |
1.8 |
1.8 |
1.8 |
Infant Mortality Rate - Males *
Data prior to 1980 pertain to total population. Data from 1980 onwards pertain to resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per Thousand Resident Live-Births)
|
2.2 |
2.3 |
2 |
2.3 |
1.8 |
2.1 |
1.6 |
1.9 |
Infant Mortality Rate - Females *
Data prior to 1980 pertain to total population. Data from 1980 onwards pertain to resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per Thousand Resident Live-Births)
|
1.2 |
2.5 |
2.4 |
1.9 |
1.6 |
1.4 |
1.9 |
1.6 |
Neonatal Mortality Rate *
Data prior to 1990 pertain to total population. Data from 1990 onwards pertain to resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per Thousand Resident Live-Births)
|
0.8 |
1.4 |
1.2 |
1.3 |
0.6 |
0.8 |
1.1 |
1.1 |
Perinatal Mortality Rate *
Data pertain to total population. From 29 May 2022, the definition of a stillbirth was revised from a minimum gestation period of 28 weeks to 22 weeks under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act.
(Per Thousand Live-Births And Still-Births)
|
2.8 |
3 |
3.4 |
3.2 |
2.5 |
2.7 |
2.9 |
3.9 |
Maternal Mortality Ratio *
Data pertain to total population.
(Per Hundred Thousand Live-Births)
|
7.1 |
4.8 |
0 |
10.2 |
2.5 |
0 |
2.6 |
2.8 |
Under-5 Mortality Rate *
Data prior to 1980 pertain to total population. Data from 1980 onwards pertain to resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents). Figure for the latest available year is preliminary.
(Per Thousand Resident Live-Births)
|
2.6 |
2.7 |
2.8 |
2.6 |
2.3 |
2.1 |
2.2 |
2.2 |
Under-5 Mortality Rate - Males *
Data prior to 1980 pertain to total population. Data from 1980 onwards pertain to resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents). Figure for the latest available year is preliminary.
(Per Thousand Resident Live-Births)
|
2.9 |
2.9 |
2.8 |
2.6 |
2.5 |
2.2 |
2.3 |
2.2 |
Under-5 Mortality Rate - Females *
Data prior to 1980 pertain to total population. Data from 1980 onwards pertain to resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents). Figure for the latest available year is preliminary.
(Per Thousand Resident Live-Births)
|
2.3 |
2.5 |
2.8 |
2.6 |
2.1 |
2 |
2 |
2.1 |
Age-Standardised Death Rate *
Data prior to 1980 pertain to total population. Data from 1980 onwards pertain to resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents). The data series on age-standardised death rate has been updated to use the Singapore resident population as at June 2020 as the standard population to fix the age structure and eliminate its effect on mortality trends.
(Per Thousand Residents )
|
5.8 |
5.6 |
5.6 |
5.5 |
5.3 |
5.2 |
5.6 |
5.9 |
Total Deaths
(Number)
|
19,862 |
20,017 |
20,905 |
21,282 |
21,446 |
22,054 |
24,292 |
26,891 |
Resident Deaths
(Number)
|
18,640 |
18,856 |
19,763 |
20,095 |
20,288 |
20,985 |
23,270 |
25,586 |
SOURCE : IMMIGRATION AND CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY, SINGAPORE DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
Footnotes
For more information, please refer to the 'Population Trends' publication (www.singstat.gov.sg/publications/population/population-trends). For more information on Infant Mortality Rate and and Related Indicators, please refer to the Statistics Singapore Newsletter on 'Trends in Infant Mortality Rate and and Related Indicators' (www.singstat.gov.sg/find-data/search-by-theme/population/death-and-life-expectancy/publications-and-methodology). For more information on Age-Standardised Death Rate, please refer to the Statistics Singapore Newsletter on 'Trends in Infant Mortality Rate and and Related Indicators' (www.singstat.gov.sg/find-data/search-by-theme/population/death-and-life-expectancy/publications-and-methodology)
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Statistics on marriages comprise civil marriages registered under the Women’s Charter and Muslim marriages registered under the Administration of Muslim Law Act. They are obtained from records maintained by the Registry of Marriages and the Registry of Muslim Marriages.
Statistics on divorces and annulments are obtained from records maintained by the Family Justice Courts and Syariah Court. The records on revocation of divorces are obtained from the Registry of Muslim Marriages. Separations that do not confer on the parties the right to remarry are not covered.
Data
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Key Indicators
Items |
Unit |
Latest Period |
Latest Data |
% Change
(Y-o-Y) 1/ |
Previous
Period Data |
% Change
(Y-o-Y) 2/ |
Marital Status, Marriages and Divorces |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Marital Status (among residents aged 15 years over) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Single
|
% |
2022 |
28.6 |
na |
31.3 |
na |
Married
|
% |
2022 |
61.8 |
na |
60.0 |
na |
Widowed
|
% |
2022 |
4.9 |
na |
4.6 |
na |
Divorced/Separated
|
% |
2022 |
4.7 |
na |
4.1 |
na |
Number of Marriages |
Number |
2022 |
29,389 |
3.7 |
28,329 |
25.1 |
Number of Divorces & Annulments |
Number |
2022 |
7,107 |
-9.9 |
7,890 |
13.4 |
General Marriage Rate 3/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Males
|
Per 1,000 Unmarried Resident
Males Aged
15-49 Years |
2022 |
47.0 |
na |
45.3 |
na |
Females
|
Per 1,000 Unmarried Resident
Females Aged 15-49 Years |
2022 |
45.5 |
na |
44.2 |
na |
General Divorce Rate 3/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Males
|
Per 1,000 Married Resident
Males Aged 20
Years & Over |
2022 |
6.2 |
na |
7.2 |
na |
Females
|
Per 1,000 Married Resident
Females Aged 20
Years & Over |
2022 |
5.9 |
na |
6.9 |
na |
na not available or not applicable
1. Refers to % change in latest period over the same period in the previous year.
2. Refers to % change in the previous period over the same period in the previous year.
3. Refers to the resident population.
Total Marriages
Title : Marriage Rates, Annual
Data Items
|
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
Male General Marriage Rate *
Prior to 1984, data are based on total grooms and total population. From 1984 onwards, data are based on resident grooms and resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Unmarried Resident Males/Females Aged 15-49 Years)
|
44.2 |
44.4 |
45.7 |
43.3 |
40.7 |
35.7 |
45.3 |
47 |
15 - 19 Years *
Prior to 1984, data are based on total grooms and total population. From 1984 onwards, data are based on resident grooms and resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Unmarried Resident Males)
|
0.6 |
0.4 |
0.4 |
0.3 |
0.5 |
0.4 |
0.3 |
0.4 |
20 - 24 Years *
Prior to 1984, data are based on total grooms and total population. From 1984 onwards, data are based on resident grooms and resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Unmarried Resident Males)
|
10.1 |
9.2 |
9.3 |
9 |
7.9 |
7.9 |
8.6 |
8.2 |
25 - 29 Years *
Prior to 1984, data are based on total grooms and total population. From 1984 onwards, data are based on resident grooms and resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Unmarried Resident Males)
|
76.4 |
78.2 |
81.7 |
74.6 |
65.8 |
59.1 |
72.2 |
72.1 |
30 - 34 Years *
Prior to 1984, data are based on total grooms and total population. From 1984 onwards, data are based on resident grooms and resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Unmarried Resident Males)
|
132.5 |
131.2 |
130.1 |
120.3 |
109.8 |
97.3 |
120.6 |
132.5 |
35 - 39 Years *
Prior to 1984, data are based on total grooms and total population. From 1984 onwards, data are based on resident grooms and resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Unmarried Resident Males)
|
90.6 |
88.8 |
90.9 |
91.7 |
90.3 |
65 |
81 |
87.1 |
40 - 44 Years *
Prior to 1984, data are based on total grooms and total population. From 1984 onwards, data are based on resident grooms and resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Unmarried Resident Males)
|
54.6 |
58.3 |
59.8 |
52.3 |
53.4 |
36.9 |
47.8 |
50.5 |
45 - 49 Years *
Prior to 1984, data are based on total grooms and total population. From 1984 onwards, data are based on resident grooms and resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Unmarried Resident Males)
|
36.3 |
35.5 |
37.1 |
33.3 |
33.1 |
23.2 |
27 |
31.8 |
50 - 54 Years *
Prior to 1984, data are based on total grooms and total population. From 1984 onwards, data are based on resident grooms and resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Unmarried Resident Males)
|
23.4 |
21.4 |
24.4 |
22.2 |
20.6 |
14.9 |
16.1 |
25 |
55 - 59 Years *
Prior to 1984, data are based on total grooms and total population. From 1984 onwards, data are based on resident grooms and resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Unmarried Resident Males)
|
17.3 |
14.5 |
16.1 |
15.9 |
15.8 |
9.5 |
11.3 |
16.7 |
60 - 64 Years *
Prior to 1984, data are based on total grooms and total population and refer to age group 60 & over. From 1984 onwards, data are based on resident grooms and resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Unmarried Resident Males)
|
12.5 |
12.5 |
10.6 |
10.7 |
11.4 |
6 |
7.1 |
11.1 |
65 Years & Over *
Data are based on resident grooms and resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Unmarried Resident Males)
|
4 |
4 |
3.9 |
3.8 |
4.1 |
2.6 |
2.9 |
4.3 |
Female General Marriage Rate *
Prior to 1984, data are based on total brides and total population. From 1984 onwards, data are based on resident brides and resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Unmarried Resident Males/Females Aged 15-49 Years)
|
41.1 |
41.6 |
42.8 |
40.8 |
37.9 |
34.9 |
44.2 |
45.5 |
15 - 19 Years *
Prior to 1984, data are based on total brides and total population. From 1984 onwards, data are based on resident brides and resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Unmarried Resident Females)
|
1.7 |
1.7 |
1.5 |
1.2 |
1.2 |
1.2 |
1.1 |
1.2 |
20 - 24 Years *
Prior to 1984, data are based on total brides and total population. From 1984 onwards, data are based on resident brides and resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Unmarried Resident Females)
|
20.9 |
19.9 |
19.8 |
18.4 |
16.4 |
16.7 |
18.8 |
17.6 |
25 - 29 Years *
Prior to 1984, data are based on total brides and total population. From 1984 onwards, data are based on resident brides and resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Unmarried Resident Females)
|
107.2 |
106.8 |
108.8 |
99.8 |
88.6 |
79.9 |
100.9 |
99.7 |
30 - 34 Years *
Prior to 1984, data are based on total brides and total population. From 1984 onwards, data are based on resident brides and resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Unmarried Resident Females)
|
106.5 |
105.8 |
101.6 |
100 |
95.5 |
81.6 |
106.4 |
117.4 |
35 - 39 Years *
Prior to 1984, data are based on total brides and total population. From 1984 onwards, data are based on resident brides and resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Unmarried Resident Females)
|
48.2 |
48.9 |
51.2 |
48 |
46.8 |
39.9 |
49 |
56 |
40 - 44 Years *
Prior to 1984, data are based on total brides and total population. From 1984 onwards, data are based on resident brides and resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Unmarried Resident Females)
|
21.1 |
21.3 |
22.4 |
22 |
21.4 |
17.3 |
19.2 |
22.5 |
45 - 49 Years *
Prior to 1984, data are based on total brides and total population. From 1984 onwards, data are based on resident brides and resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Unmarried Resident Females)
|
10.4 |
11.7 |
12 |
12.1 |
11 |
9.1 |
9.5 |
12.9 |
50 - 54 Years *
Prior to 1984, data are based on total brides and total population. From 1984 onwards, data are based on resident brides and resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Unmarried Resident Females)
|
6.7 |
5.5 |
5.6 |
6.3 |
6.5 |
5.6 |
6.8 |
7.6 |
55 - 59 Years *
Prior to 1984, data are based on total brides and total population. From 1984 onwards, data are based on resident brides and resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Unmarried Resident Females)
|
2.6 |
2.4 |
2.9 |
2.8 |
3.4 |
2.6 |
2.8 |
3.9 |
60 - 64 Years *
Prior to 1984, data are based on total brides and total population and refer to age group 60 & over. From 1984 onwards, data are based on resident brides and resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Unmarried Resident Females)
|
1.3 |
1.4 |
1.3 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
1.3 |
1.7 |
1.9 |
65 Years & Over *
Data are based on resident brides and resident population (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Unmarried Resident Females)
|
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
0.3 |
0.2 |
0.3 |
0.4 |
Crude Marriage Rate *
Prior to 1984, data are based on total marriages. From 1984 onwards, data are based on resident marriages where either or both the groom and bride are residents (i.e. Singapore citizens and permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Residents)
|
6.7 |
6.6 |
6.6 |
6.4 |
5.9 |
5.2 |
6.5 |
6.7 |
SOURCE : SINGAPORE DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
Marital Status, Marriages and Divorces - Marriages under the Administration of Muslim Law Act
Marital Status, Marriages and Divorces - Marriages under the Women's Charter
Marital Status, Marriages and Divorces - Total Divorces
Title : Divorce Rates, Annual
Data Items
|
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
Male General Divorce Rate *
From 2004 onwards, data are based on divorces and annulments where the male spouses are residents (i.e Singapore citizens or permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Married Resident Males/Females Aged 20 Years & Over)
|
7.1 |
7.1 |
6.9 |
6.7 |
6.9 |
6.3 |
7.2 |
6.2 |
20 - 24 Years *
From 2004 onwards, data are based on divorces and annulments where the male spouses are residents (i.e Singapore citizens or permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Married Resident Males)
|
30.8 |
27.6 |
25.9 |
28.6 |
30.6 |
25.9 |
25.3 |
17 |
25 - 29 Years *
From 2004 onwards, data are based on divorces and annulments where the male spouses are residents (i.e Singapore citizens or permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Married Resident Males)
|
17.8 |
16.7 |
16.8 |
15.6 |
16 |
14.6 |
16.1 |
13.7 |
30 - 34 Years *
From 2004 onwards, data are based on divorces and annulments where the male spouses are residents (i.e Singapore citizens or permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Married Resident Males)
|
12.5 |
12.6 |
12.5 |
12.1 |
12.6 |
12.1 |
13.2 |
9.9 |
35 - 39 Years *
From 2004 onwards, data are based on divorces and annulments where the male spouses are residents (i.e Singapore citizens or permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Married Resident Males)
|
11.7 |
12.8 |
11.5 |
11.8 |
11.6 |
11.8 |
12.9 |
10.5 |
40 - 44 Years *
From 2004 onwards, data are based on divorces and annulments where the male spouses are residents (i.e Singapore citizens or permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Married Resident Males)
|
10.1 |
9.6 |
10.2 |
9.7 |
9.9 |
9.4 |
10.7 |
9.4 |
45 - 49 Years *
From 2004 onwards, data are based on divorces and annulments where the male spouses are residents (i.e Singapore citizens or permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Married Resident Males)
|
8.3 |
8.4 |
7.7 |
8.5 |
8.5 |
7.9 |
9 |
8 |
50 Years And Over *
From 2004 onwards, data are based on divorces and annulments where the male spouses are residents (i.e Singapore citizens or permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Married Resident Males)
|
3.7 |
3.6 |
3.7 |
3.4 |
3.7 |
3.2 |
4 |
3.6 |
Female General Divorce Rate *
From 2004 onwards, data are based on divorces and annulments where the female spouses are residents (i.e Singapore citizens or permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Married Resident Males/Females Aged 20 Years & Over)
|
6.6 |
6.6 |
6.5 |
6.3 |
6.5 |
6.1 |
6.9 |
5.9 |
20 - 24 Years *
From 2004 onwards, data are based on divorces and annulments where the female spouses are residents (i.e Singapore citizens or permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Married Resident Females)
|
26.3 |
28.6 |
27.9 |
27.7 |
30 |
27.5 |
25.5 |
22.3 |
25 - 29 Years *
From 2004 onwards, data are based on divorces and annulments where the female spouses are residents (i.e Singapore citizens or permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Married Resident Females)
|
15.3 |
15.1 |
14.3 |
14.7 |
15.3 |
14 |
15.1 |
12.2 |
30 - 34 Years *
From 2004 onwards, data are based on divorces and annulments where the female spouses are residents (i.e Singapore citizens or permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Married Resident Females)
|
11.6 |
11.9 |
12.1 |
11.8 |
11.7 |
12.1 |
13.2 |
10.2 |
35 - 39 Years *
From 2004 onwards, data are based on divorces and annulments where the female spouses are residents (i.e Singapore citizens or permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Married Resident Females)
|
9.6 |
10.1 |
9.9 |
10.2 |
10.8 |
10 |
11.8 |
9.7 |
40 - 44 Years *
From 2004 onwards, data are based on divorces and annulments where the female spouses are residents (i.e Singapore citizens or permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Married Resident Females)
|
8.8 |
8.4 |
8.3 |
8.2 |
8.6 |
8.1 |
9.6 |
8.1 |
45 - 49 Years *
From 2004 onwards, data are based on divorces and annulments where the female spouses are residents (i.e Singapore citizens or permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Married Resident Females)
|
6.4 |
6.2 |
6.9 |
6.5 |
6.9 |
6.5 |
8.1 |
7 |
50 Years And Over *
From 2004 onwards, data are based on divorces and annulments where the female spouses are residents (i.e Singapore citizens or permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Married Resident Females)
|
2.6 |
2.6 |
2.6 |
2.4 |
2.7 |
2.4 |
2.9 |
2.7 |
Crude Divorce Rate *
From 2004 onwards, data are based on divorces and annulments where either or both spouses are residents (i.e Singapore citizens or permanent residents).
(Per 1,000 Residents)
|
1.9 |
1.9 |
1.9 |
1.8 |
1.9 |
1.7 |
1.9 |
1.7 |
SOURCE : SINGAPORE DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
Footnotes
Data include annulments.
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