Population in Brief 2020

Population

in Brief

2020

Population in Brief 2020

CONTENTS

OVERVIEW

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KEY INDICATORS

4

OVERALL POPULATION

5

AGEING

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MARRIAGE & PARENTHOOD

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IMMIGRATION & CITIZENS BY DESCENT

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Population in Brief 2020

Population in Brief 2020

ANNEX

OVERVIEW

Overall Population

Table 1:

Total population

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Table 2:

Singapore citizens by age group, ethnic group and gender

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Table 3:

Ethnic mix of citizen population

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Table 4:

Overseas Singaporean population

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Ageing

Table 5:

Old-age support ratio

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Table 6:

Median age

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Marriage & Parenthood

Table 7:

Proportion of singles among citizen males / females aged

25 ¨C 49 years by age group

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Table 8:

Proportion of singles among citizens by age group, gender and

highest qualification attained

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Table 9:

Number of marriages by residency status of grooms and brides

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Table 10: General marriage rates

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Table 11: Median age at first marriage

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Table 12: Origins of non-citizen spouses married to citizens

(for marriages in stated year)

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Table 13: Median age of mothers at first birth by residency status of mothers

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Table 14: Average number of children born to ever-married females aged

30 ¨C 49 years by residency status of females

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Table 15: Proportion of ever-married females aged 30 ¨C 49 years who are

without children by residency status of females

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Table 16: Number of births by birth order and residency status

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Table 17: Resident total fertility rate by ethnic group

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Immigration

Table 18: Profile of SCs and PRs granted in 2019

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Population in Brief is an annual publication providing key updates and trends on

Singapore¡¯s population.

Its goal is to promote understanding of the factors that contribute to a sustainable

population in Singapore. A sustainable population is one that achieves a strong and

cohesive society with Singaporeans at its heart, a dynamic and vibrant economy

to provide good jobs and opportunities for Singaporeans, and a high quality living

environment.

Key highlights of the past year:

In 2019, there were 22,165 citizen marriages, compared to 23,632 citizen

marriages in 2018. Over the last five years (2015 to 2019), there were

about 23,600 citizen marriages on average each year, more than the

average of 22,400 each year in the previous five years (2010 to 2014).

There were 32,844 citizen births in 2019, compared to 32,413 citizen births

in 2018. Over the last five years (2015 to 2019), there were about 32,900

citizen births on average each year, higher than the average of 31,700

each year in the previous five years (2010 to 2014). The resident total

fertility rate remained at 1.14 in 2019, unchanged from the year before.

The citizen population grew by 0.6%, to reach 3.52 million as of Jun

2020. The citizen population continues to age steadily, with 16.8%

aged 65 and above compared with 16.0% last year. The permanent

resident population remained stable at 0.52 million as of Jun 2020.

The non-resident population decreased by 2.1%, to reach 1.64 million as

of Jun 2020. This was largely due to a reduction in foreign employment

in Services from Jun 2019 to Jun 2020. By pass type, Work Permit

Holders saw the largest decrease.

Overall, Singapore¡¯s total population stands at 5.69 million as of Jun

2020. The total population decreased slightly by 0.3% from Jun 2019

to Jun 2020. This was largely due to the decrease in the non-resident

population.

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Population in Brief 2020

Population in Brief 2020

KEY INDICATORS

OVERALL POPULATION

OVERALL POPULATION (¡®000)

JUN 2019

JUN 2020

3,500.9

3,523.2

525.3

521.0

Resident population

4,026.2

4,044.2

Non-resident population

1,677.4

1,641.6

Total population

5,703.6

5,685.8

JUN 2019

JUN 2020

Proportion aged 65 and above (%)

16.0

16.8

Citizen median age (years)

42.0

42.2

Citizen population

Permanent resident (PR) population

AGE PROFILE OF CITIZENS

There were 3.52 million Singapore citizens as of Jun 2020. Together with 0.52 million

permanent residents (PRs), there were 4.04 million residents. Non-residents totalled

1.64 million, and include our foreign workforce across all pass types, dependants, and

international students. Overall, Singapore¡¯s total population stood at 5.69 million.

Diagram 1: Total population, as of Jun 20202

Total Population

5.69M

Residents

4.04M

Employment Pass Holders 12%

PRs

0.52M

MARRIAGE & PARENTHOOD

3.52M

2018

2019

Number of marriages involving at least one citizen

23,632

22,165

Citizen births

32,413

32,844

1.14

1.14

2010 ¨C 2014

2015 ¨C 2019

Number of marriages involving at least one citizen,

five-year average (to nearest hundred)

22,400

23,600

Number of citizen births,

five-year average (to nearest hundred)

31,700

32,900

Resident total fertility rate 1

Note: The reference period for all data above is as of Jun of the year, except for Marriage & Parenthood data which

are based on the full calendar year (Jan to Dec).

Source: Department of Statistics, Immigration & Checkpoints Authority

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S Pass Holders

Singapore

Citizens

Total fertility rate refers to the average number of live-births each female would have during her reproductive years

(15 ¨C 49 years old) if she were subject to the prevailing age specific fertility rates in the population in the given year.

Non-Residents

1.64M

12%

Non-CMP Work

Permit Holders 21%

CMP Work

Permit Holders

Foreign Domestic Workers

Dependants of Citizens/

PRs/ Work Pass Holders

20%

15%

17%

Students 4%

Source: Department of Statistics, Ministry of Manpower

Numbers may not sum up due to rounding.

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The figures are based on stock numbers as of end Jun 2020.

Work Permit Holders are semi-skilled foreign workers from approved source countries. Some work in Construction,

Marine Shipyard and Process (CMP) sectors (e.g. construction workers), and others work in non-CMP sectors (e.g.

Services, Manufacturing).

S Pass Holders are mid-level skilled staff who need to earn at least $2,400 a month and have the relevant qualifications

and work experience. From 1 Oct 2020 onwards, the minimum qualifying salary will be $2,500.

Employment Pass Holders are foreign professionals, managers and executives who need to earn at least $4,500 a month and

have acceptable qualifications. The minimum qualifying salary was recently raised from $3,900 to $4,500 from 1 Sep 2020.

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Population in Brief 2020

Population in Brief 2020

The citizen population grew by 0.6% over the past year due to citizen births and immigration.

The PR population remained stable (Chart 1).

Stable Growth in Citizen Population; Stable PR Population Size

Singapore's total population decreased slightly by 0.3% from Jun 2019 to Jun 2020, largely

due to the decrease in the non-resident population. Overall, total population growth rate

over the past five years was slower compared to the previous five-year period (Chart 3).

Chart 1: Total population by residency status, as of Jun

Citizens

6.0M

5.61M

5.61M

5.64M

Non-residents

5.70M

5.69M

5.0M

1.67M

1.65M

1.64M

1.68M

1.64M

0.52M

0.53M

0.52M

0.53M

0.52M

3.41M

3.44M

3.47M

3.50M

3.52M

4.0M

PRs

Slower Total Population Growth Rate from 2015-2020,

Compared to Previous Five-Year Period

Chart 3: Total population growth rate per year, as of Jun (%)

2.5%

3.0M

2.0M

2.0%

1.0M

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Decrease in Foreign Employment from Jun 2019 to Jun 2020

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

33K

20K

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14

23K

27K

2014-15

2015-16

-1.0%

22K

2016-17

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

-10K

-40K

-36K

-60K

-46K

Source: Ministry of Manpower

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Foreign domestic workers are excluded in the figures.

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2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

-0.3%

60K

40K

2010-11

2010

-0.5%

77K

60K

0K

0.0%

0.1%

Source: Department of Statistics

Chart 2: Foreign employment growth?, as of Jun

65K

1.2%

0.5%

0.5%

The non-resident population was 1.64 million as of Jun 2020, a decrease of 2.1% from

Jun 2019. This was largely due to a reduction in foreign employment in Services from Jun

2019 to Jun 2020 (Chart 2). By pass type, Work Permit Holders saw the largest decrease.

These trends were largely due to COVID-19 related challenges, brought about by weak

demand and travel restrictions.

100K

100K

1.3%

1.0%

Source: Department of Statistics

Numbers may not sum up due to rounding.

-20K

2015-2020

Compound Annual Growth Rate:

2015-2020

0.5%

Compound Annual Growth Rate: 0.5%

1.8%

1.5%

0.0M

80K

2010-2015

2010-2015

Compound

Annual Growth Rate:

Compound Annual Growth Rate: 1.7%

1.7%

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