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flag Singapore's population hit a record 6.11 million in June 2025, fueled by foreign workers, while births and marriages declined.

flag Singapore’s population reached a record 6.11 million by June 2025, up 1.2% year-on-year, driven by a 2.7% increase in the non-resident workforce, particularly in construction and domestic roles. flag The citizen population rose slightly to 3.66 million, while permanent residents held steady at 540,000. flag Births among citizens grew 1.2% to 29,237 in 2024, but the total fertility rate remained low at 0.97. flag Marriages declined to 22,955, a 5.7% drop from 2023, with rising median marriage ages and increasing singlehood, especially among young adults. flag The government launched the Large Families Scheme, offering up to $16,000 in support for third and subsequent children. flag Economic growth reached 4.4% in Q2 2025, though a slowdown is expected due to global pressures.

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