Rank #167 by World Population
🇸🇬Singapore
Singapore has a population of 5,917,648, ranking #167 in the world. The capital is Singapore. Located in East Asia & Pacific.
World Bank: High income
5,917,648
Population
#167
World Rank
83.1
Life Expectancy
$85,412
GDP Per Capita
Singapore, #167 by world population
Singapore Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Singapore had a population of 1,646,400 in 1960 and 6,036,860 in 2024, a 3.7× growth over 64 years. The peak was 6,036,860 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.06%.
6,036,860
Population (2024)
1,646,400
Population (1960)
6,036,860
Peak (2024)
2.06%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,646,400 |
| 1961 | 1,702,400 |
| 1962 | 1,750,200 |
| 1963 | 1,795,000 |
| 1964 | 1,841,600 |
| 1965 | 1,886,900 |
| 1966 | 1,934,400 |
| 1967 | 1,977,600 |
| 1968 | 2,012,000 |
| 1969 | 2,042,500 |
| 1970 | 2,074,507 |
| 1971 | 2,112,900 |
| 1972 | 2,152,400 |
| 1973 | 2,193,000 |
| 1974 | 2,229,800 |
| 1975 | 2,262,600 |
| 1976 | 2,293,300 |
| 1977 | 2,325,300 |
| 1978 | 2,353,600 |
| 1979 | 2,383,500 |
| 1980 | 2,413,945 |
| 1981 | 2,532,835 |
| 1982 | 2,646,466 |
| 1983 | 2,681,061 |
| 1984 | 2,732,221 |
| 1985 | 2,735,957 |
| 1986 | 2,733,373 |
| 1987 | 2,774,789 |
| 1988 | 2,846,108 |
| 1989 | 2,930,901 |
| 1990 | 3,047,132 |
| 1991 | 3,135,083 |
| 1992 | 3,230,698 |
| 1993 | 3,313,471 |
| 1994 | 3,419,048 |
| 1995 | 3,524,506 |
| 1996 | 3,670,704 |
| 1997 | 3,796,038 |
| 1998 | 3,927,213 |
| 1999 | 3,958,723 |
| 2000 | 4,027,887 |
| 2001 | 4,138,012 |
| 2002 | 4,175,950 |
| 2003 | 4,114,826 |
| 2004 | 4,166,664 |
| 2005 | 4,265,762 |
| 2006 | 4,401,365 |
| 2007 | 4,588,599 |
| 2008 | 4,839,396 |
| 2009 | 4,987,573 |
| 2010 | 5,076,732 |
| 2011 | 5,183,688 |
| 2012 | 5,312,437 |
| 2013 | 5,399,162 |
| 2014 | 5,469,724 |
| 2015 | 5,535,002 |
| 2016 | 5,607,283 |
| 2017 | 5,612,253 |
| 2018 | 5,638,676 |
| 2019 | 5,703,569 |
| 2020 | 5,685,807 |
| 2021 | 5,453,566 |
| 2022 | 5,637,022 |
| 2023 | 5,917,648 |
| 2024 | 6,036,860 |
Demographics
| Population | 5,917,648 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.86% |
| Urban Population | 100.0% |
| Fertility Rate | 0.97 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 83.1 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 2.1 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 97.7% |
Economy & Trade
$85,412
GDP Per Capita
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
325.7%
Trade (% of GDP)
2,742,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
4.5%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
2.83
Physicians per 1,000
2.1%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
97.7%
Literacy Rate
2.1
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
96.0%
Internet Users
158
Mobile Subs per 100
8241.8
People per km2
26,996
Net Migration
Environment
20.9%
Forest Area
Other Countries in East Asia & Pacific
Singapore in global context
Singapore is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Singapore has a population of 5,917,648, ranking #167 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 4.86%.
Life expectancy in Singapore is 83.1 years. The infant mortality rate is 2.1 per 1,000 live births.
Singapore's GDP per capita is $85,412. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.
100.0% of Singapore's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 8241.8 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Singapore is 97.7%. The country spends 2.1% of GDP on education.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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