Singapore Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Singapore's urban population was 100.00% in 2025, ranked 11th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Singapore's urban population stood at 100.00% in 2025, a rise of +0.00% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 100.00% by 2025. Singapore ranked 11th globally.
Singapore's urban population has consistently maintained a high percentage, with a current rate of 100.00, ranking it among the top globally. Notably, this rate has remained stable over a 66-year period, beginning in 1960, and has not experienced a significant trough, unlike some other countries. In comparison, Singapore's urban population percentage is on par with that of Nauru, another country with a high rate of urbanization. The lack of a notable peak or trough in Singapore's urban population percentage suggests a consistent urbanization trend, which is characteristic of many developed economies. As Singapore continues to urbanize, its high urban population percentage is likely to remain stable, with potential shifts in this trend being influenced by changes in government policies and economic development strategies, particularly those aimed at promoting sustainable urban growth and addressing the associated challenges.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #11 |
| 2024 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #215 |
| 2023 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #215 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #215 |
| 2021 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #215 |
| 2020 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #215 |
| 2019 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #215 |
| 2018 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #215 |
| 2017 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #215 |
| 2016 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #215 |
| 2015 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #215 |
| 2014 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #215 |
| 2013 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #215 |
| 2012 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #215 |
| 2011 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #215 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Singapore matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Singapore's urban population was 100.00% in 2025. Ranked 11th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Singapore's urban population peaked at 100.00% in 1960.
The lowest urban population in Singapore was 100.00% in 1960.
Singapore ranks 11th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Singapore's urban population is projected to reach 100.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Singapore in 2025 was 100.00%. This ranks 11th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_singapore_urban-population,
title = {Singapore Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/singapore/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}