Singapore Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Singapore's fertility rate was 0.91 in 2025, ranked 210th globally. This represents a 5.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Singapore's fertility rate stood at 0.91 in 2025, a decline of +0.06 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.91 by 2025. Singapore ranked 210th globally.
Singapore's fertility rate has undergone significant fluctuations over the past six and a half decades, from an all-time peak of 5.76 children per woman in 1960 to a trough of 0.91 children per woman in 2025, placing it at #210 globally. This decline is comparable to that of Ukraine, which also experienced a sharp drop in fertility, albeit from a higher starting point. In contrast, peer countries such as Curaçao and Malta have maintained higher fertility rates, at 1.02 children per woman. The World Bank data reflects a gradual shift towards lower fertility in Singapore, driven by urbanization and changing social norms. With a fertility rate of 0.91, Singapore joins a growing list of countries struggling with low birth rates, a phenomenon often linked to aging populations and economic development. A reversal in this trend may depend on policy interventions aimed at supporting families and promoting demographic stability, such as increased parental leave benefits or other pro-natal policies.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.87 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.91 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.91 | −0.06 | #210 |
| 2023 | 0.97 | −0.07 | #5 |
| 2022 | 1.04 | −0.08 | #8 |
| 2021 | 1.12 | +0.02 | #8 |
| 2020 | 1.10 | −0.04 | #7 |
| 2019 | 1.14 | +0.00 | #9 |
| 2018 | 1.14 | −0.02 | #8 |
| 2017 | 1.16 | −0.04 | #8 |
| 2016 | 1.20 | −0.04 | #6 |
| 2015 | 1.24 | −0.01 | #7 |
| 2014 | 1.25 | +0.06 | #7 |
| 2013 | 1.19 | −0.10 | #6 |
| 2012 | 1.29 | +0.09 | #7 |
| 2011 | 1.20 | +0.05 | #2 |
| 2010 | 1.15 | −0.07 | #3 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Singapore matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Singapore's fertility rate was 0.91 in 2025. Ranked 210th globally. This represents a 5.8% decrease from the previous year.
Singapore's fertility rate peaked at 5.76 in 1960.
The lowest fertility rate in Singapore was 0.91 in 2025.
Singapore ranks 210th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Singapore's fertility rate is projected to reach 0.91 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Singapore in 2025 was 0.91. This ranks 210th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_singapore_fertility-rate,
title = {Singapore Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/singapore/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}