Singapore Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Singapore's population growth was 5.23% in 2025, ranked 5th globally. This represents a 162.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Singapore's population growth stood at 5.23% in 2025, a rise of +3.23pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.23% by 2025. Singapore ranked 5th globally.
Singapore's population growth rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past six and a half decades. From a relatively stable growth rate of 3.34% in 1961, the country's population has expanded at an accelerated pace, peaking at 5.32% in 2008. However, the COVID-19 pandemic led to a sharp decline, with a record low of -4.17% in 2021. Since then, Singapore's population growth rate has rebounded to 5.23% as of 2025, ranking fifth globally. This growth rate is comparable to that of peer countries like Saudi Arabia, which has a growth rate of 5.22%. The accelerated population growth in Singapore is likely driven by its high fertility rate and net migration inflows from neighboring countries. As the global economy continues to evolve and Singapore's fertility rate is expected to decline, the country's population growth trend may slow in the coming years, potentially driven by changes in its immigration policy.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 7.96% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 6.59% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.23% | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.23% | +3.23pp | #5 |
| 2024 | 1.99% | −2.86pp | #167 |
| 2023 | 4.86% | +1.55pp | #213 |
| 2022 | 3.31% | +7.48pp | #208 |
| 2021 | -4.17% | −3.86pp | #3 |
| 2020 | -0.31% | −1.46pp | #31 |
| 2019 | 1.14% | +0.67pp | #112 |
| 2018 | 0.47% | +0.38pp | #76 |
| 2017 | 0.09% | −1.21pp | #46 |
| 2016 | 1.30% | +0.11pp | #118 |
| 2015 | 1.19% | −0.11pp | #114 |
| 2014 | 1.30% | −0.32pp | #116 |
| 2013 | 1.62% | −0.83pp | #134 |
| 2012 | 2.45% | +0.37pp | #169 |
| 2011 | 2.08% | +0.31pp | #158 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Singapore matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw population growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Singapore's population growth was 5.23% in 2025. Ranked 5th globally. This represents a 162.1% increase from the previous year.
Singapore's population growth peaked at 5.32% in 2008.
The lowest population growth in Singapore was -4.17% in 2021.
Singapore ranks 5th globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Singapore's population growth is projected to reach 5.23% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Singapore in 2025 was 5.23%. This ranks 5th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_singapore_population-growth,
title = {Singapore Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/singapore/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}