Singapore population hits record 6.11 million as foreign worker numbers rise
The 1.2 per cent year-on-year growth comes amid demographic concerns including persistently low birth rates and a ‘super-aged’ society
The 1.2 per cent year-on-year rise in total population was mainly driven by the non-resident segment, which grew 2.7 per cent to 1.91 million, up from 1.86 million in June 2024.
The increase was due largely to more work permit holders and foreign domestic workers, according to the annual Population in Brief report released on Monday by the National Population and Talent Division (NPTD).
The foreign workforce accounted for about two-thirds of the non-resident population, with the rest comprising dependents, domestic helpers and students. The resident population stood at 4.2 million, made up of 3.66 million Singaporean citizens and 0.54 million permanent residents (PRs).
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The citizen population grew by 0.7 per cent from a year earlier, while the PR population remained stable, according to the figures.