- Singapore’s Population (June 2024)
| Category | Population (Millions) | % Increase from 2023 |
| Total Population | 6.04 | +2.0% |
| Citizens | 3.64 | +0.7% |
| Permanent Residents (PRs) | 0.545 | +1.2% |
| Non-Residents | 1.86 | +5.0% |
- Total population growth is primarily driven by non-residents, especially Work Permit Holders and Migrant Domestic Workers.
- Citizen growth is modest, indicating low birth rates and ageing.
- The PR population remains stable.
- Relationship Between Citizens, PRs, and Total Population
Source: Department of Statistics, Ministry of Manpower
A. Citizens
- Make up the core of Singapore’s population.
- Growth is slow (+0.7% from 2023), reflecting low birth rates and ageing trends.
- Citizenship is typically granted to:
- Individuals with family ties to Singaporeans.
- Long-term residents who have studied, worked, or lived in Singapore.
- Minors (children of citizens or PRs) in special cases.
B. Permanent Residents (PRs)
- Represent a transitional group between non-residents and citizens.
- PRs are usually:
- Working professionals, investors, or family members of citizens/PRs.
- Mostly aged 25 to 59, contributing to the economically active population.
- PRs are a prerequisite for citizenship: all adult applicants for citizenship must be PRs first.
- The PR population is carefully controlled and kept stable at around half a million.
C. Non-Residents
- Includes Work Permit Holders, Employment Pass holders, students, and dependants.
- Make up nearly one-third of the total population.
- Their numbers are more flexible and economy-dependent.
- Significant contributor to population growth in 2024 (+5.0% from 2023).
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