Singapore Population Clock

Singapore population

5,943,372

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 0.66%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Singapore

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Singapore is 5,943,371, growing at an annual rate of 0.66%. That works out to a net change of approximately 105 people per day or 4 per hour.

The population change in Singapore is driven by three components: approximately 49,843 births per year and 29,867 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 0.66% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 0.96 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Singapore would decline over the long term without net immigration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Singapore?

The current population of Singapore is approximately 5,943,371, growing at 0.66% per year.

How fast is the population of Singapore changing?

By approximately 105 people per day, or 4 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Singapore?

Yes. With approximately 49,843 births and 29,867 deaths per year, Singapore has a natural population increase of about 19,976 people annually.

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