In June 2023, Singapore’s total population reached 5.92 million, a year-on-year increase of 5.0%. The return of foreign workers has driven the non-resident population to surge by 13.1%, and the economy has recovered sharply after the epidemic. At the same time, Singapore’s aging rate has accelerated, and the proportion of citizens aged 65 and above has continued to rise. These changes reflect Singapore’s new starting point for development after the epidemic, and also bring new opportunities and challenges for the future.
Singapore’s population growth and structural changes
According to the data of the “2023 Population Brief”, as of June 2023, Singapore’s total population reached 5.92 million, a year-on-year increase of 5.0%.
Of Singapore’s total population of 5.92 million, about 4% of non-residents are students, with a total number of about 70,800. This data fully reflects Singapore’s attractiveness as a global education center, and also reflects the country’s attractive and friendly policies for international students and rich educational resources.
For students planning to study in Singapore, this digital performance Singapore has a large international student population and provides a multicultural learning environment. As Singapore continues to increase its investment in education, the number of international students is expected to increase further in the future.
Significant growth in non-resident population restrictions: With the relaxation of ports after the epidemic, a large number of foreign workers have returned, and the non-resident population has increased by 13.1%. This growth is mainly due to the demand for labor in industries such as construction and shipbuilding, which is a gradual recovery of the economy after the epidemic.
With the recovery of non-resident students, the number of international students has also increased significantly. This chart can well supplement the trend of the number of foreign students in Singapore, reflecting Singapore’s attractiveness to global students and its status as a world-class education. The continuous influx of international students has not only enhanced Singapore’s internationalization momentum, but also further promoted the continued development of its higher education sector.
Population growth of citizens and permanent residents: The citizen population increased by 1.6%, and the permanent population increased by 3.7%. The main reason is that overseas citizens and permanent residents returned to Singapore, which promoted the recovery of the local population. The number of international students employed and living in Singapore after graduation is also increasing.