Population of Singapore

As of July 2026, the population of Singapore is 6.1 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 35 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.58%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 39.2 years in 2016 to 44.3 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 84.7 years and population density is 9 thousand inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Singapore peaked in 1956, reaching around 5.03% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.57% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 177 thousand in 2006 to nearly 35.04 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Singapore, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 80.7 years in 2006 to 84.7 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 4 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Singapore

Singapore has several cities considered medium-sized by their number of inhabitants, but there is also a large one. The most populous city is Singapore, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 5.6 million inhabitants. It is followed by Bedok New Town with 277 thousand and Ulu Bedok with 277 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Singapore: