Singapore: immigration

What is the population of Singapore?

Singapore's total population was 6,208,523 in June 2026, 1.6% more than a year earlier, according to the Department of Statistics (SingStat). Citizens numbered 3,684,888, permanent residents 546,636 and non-residents 1,976,999.

Non-residents are foreigners living in Singapore without citizenship or permanent residence. The resident population, citizens plus permanent residents, grew 0.6%. The median age of citizens was 44.1 years.

Official sources: SingStat: indicators on population

How many people become Singapore citizens each year?

Singapore granted citizenship to 25,094 people in 2025, up from 22,766 in 2024, according to the Department of Statistics (SingStat). It granted permanent residence to 35,352 people in 2025, against 35,264 in 2024.

Applications for citizenship and permanent residence are handled by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority. SingStat's table also gives the age profile of new permanent residents: 32.5% were aged 21 to 30 in 2025.

Official sources: SingStat: citizenships and permanent residencies granted · Immigration & Checkpoints Authority

How many immigrants live in Singapore?

According to the UN Population Division, the share of people born abroad in Singapore was 48.7% in 2024. That compares with 45.9% in 2015. It is 1st highest of 30 in East Asia & Pacific, where the median is 2.1%. Worldwide: 9th of 193.

How many people move to Singapore each year?

In 2025, net migration in Singapore was 16,892, according to the UN Population Division. The peak was 214,842 in 2022 and the low -145,556 in 2020. Across East Asia & Pacific the middle value was -373, and Singapore placed 7th highest of 30. Of 193 countries with 2025 data, 35th highest.

How many refugees are in Singapore?

The latest figure from UNHCR, for 2025, is 0. That is the lowest since at least 2006. East Asia & Pacific median: 631; Singapore is 16th highest of 18. Worldwide: 163rd of 169.

How many refugees come from Singapore?

The latest figure from UNHCR, for 2025, is 43. The peak was 117 in 2007 and the low 33 in 2022. Across East Asia & Pacific the middle value was 73, and Singapore placed 19th highest of 29. Of 189 countries with 2025 data, 163rd highest.