Singapore Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Singapore's birth rate was 6.9 in 2025, ranked 198th globally. This represents a 7.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Singapore's birth rate stood at 6.9 in 2025, a decline of +0.5 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.9 by 2025. Singapore ranked 198th globally.
Singapore's birth rate has experienced a significant decline over the past six and a half decades, with the indicator plummeting from 37.50 in 1960 to 6.88 in 2025, a period spanning the country's rapid economic growth and urbanization. This trend mirrors that of its peer countries, such as Latvia, where the birth rate is marginally higher at 6.92. The all-time peak in 1960 reflects the country's early stages of development, while the current low birth rate, the all-time trough, indicates a shift towards a more mature economy. The low birth rate is likely a result of urbanization, education, and economic factors, which often discourage large families. If Singapore were to experience an increase in fertility rates, driven by changes in family planning policies, increased support for working mothers, or other demographic shifts, it could potentially alter the trajectory of its declining birth rate.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 6.5 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 6.9 | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.9 | −0.5 | #198 |
| 2023 | 7.4 | −0.5 | #16 |
| 2022 | 7.9 | −0.7 | #15 |
| 2021 | 8.6 | +0.1 | #23 |
| 2020 | 8.5 | −0.3 | #18 |
| 2019 | 8.8 | +0.0 | #18 |
| 2018 | 8.8 | −0.1 | #16 |
| 2017 | 8.9 | −0.5 | #18 |
| 2016 | 9.4 | −0.3 | #17 |
| 2015 | 9.7 | −0.1 | #22 |
| 2014 | 9.8 | +0.5 | #21 |
| 2013 | 9.3 | −0.8 | #15 |
| 2012 | 10.1 | +0.6 | #24 |
| 2011 | 9.5 | +0.2 | #11 |
| 2010 | 9.3 | −0.6 | #5 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Singapore matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Singapore's birth rate was 6.9 in 2025. Ranked 198th globally. This represents a 7.0% decrease from the previous year.
Singapore's birth rate peaked at 37.5 in 1960.
The lowest birth rate in Singapore was 6.9 in 2025.
Singapore ranks 198th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Singapore's birth rate is projected to reach 6.9 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Singapore in 2025 was 6.9. This ranks 198th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_singapore_birth-rate,
title = {Singapore Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/singapore/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}