Singapore
- Capital:
- Singapore
- Continent:
- Asia
- Region(s):
- Southeast Asia
- Largest Cities:
- Singapore, Central Region, North-East Region
- Abbreviation:
- SGP
5,905,748
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
5,905,748
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Singapore's population is projected to be 4,293,577 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5,905,748 | 1.26% | 115 |
| 2025 | 5,870,750 | 0.88% | 115 |
| 2020 | 5,620,150 | -0.87% | 116 |
| 2019 | 5,669,563 | 0.63% | 115 |
| 2018 | 5,634,369 | 0.54% | 115 |
| 2017 | 5,604,078 | 0.47% | 115 |
| 2015 | 5,525,340 | 1.71% | 115 |
| 2010 | 5,077,014 | 3.53% | 116 |
| 2005 | 4,268,364 | 1.13% | 120 |
| 2000 | 4,035,245 | 2.69% | 121 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5,905,748 | 1.26% | 115 |
| 2032 | 6,085,224 | 0.49% | 121 |
| 2037 | 6,178,212 | 0.3% | 118 |
| 2042 | 6,185,384 | 0.02% | 118 |
| 2047 | 6,128,164 | -0.19% | 120 |
| 2052 | 6,050,282 | -0.26% | 119 |
| 2057 | 5,964,200 | -0.29% | 121 |
| 2062 | 5,855,449 | -0.37% | 122 |
| 2067 | 5,720,928 | -0.46% | 124 |
| 2072 | 5,566,913 | -0.54% | 124 |
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Singapore has a metropolitan area population of 4,247,430, comprising 71.92%% of Singapore's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singapore | 4,247,430 | 71.92% |
| 2 | Central Region | 989,400 | 16.75% |
| 3 | North-East Region | 985,599 | 16.69% |
| 4 | West Region | 950,925 | 16.1% |
| 5 | East Region | 717,473 | 12.15% |
| 6 | North Region | 604,128 | 10.23% |
As of 2026, Singapore has a total population of 5,905,748, ranking as the 115th most populous nation in the world.
Singapore has a net population change of approximately 91 people per day, driven by 138 births, 84 deaths, and net immigration of 37 people.
Singapore represents 0.07% of the total global population and 0.12% of Asia's population.
Singapore has a population density of 8436.8 people per km² (approximately 21851.2 per mi²), making it the 3rd most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Singapore is Chinese (74.2%) , followed by Malay (13.7%) .
As of 2026, Buddhist is the largest religion in Singapore, comprising 31.1% of the population.