Dexter2020
Faithful Servant
Singapore’s population has hit a new high of 6.11 million, the growth is driven mainly by foreigners. In 2024 alone:
- 35,264 new Permanent Residents (PRs) were granted — a 15-year high, second only to 2009’s 59,460.
- 22,766 new citizens were granted — the highest ever recorded.
- This record excludes children born overseas to Singaporean parents. An additional 1,409 children were granted citizenship by descent.
From 2005 to 2024:
- 774,781 PRs were granted.
- 417,618 new citizens were granted from 2000 to 2024.
In just the last 4 years (2021–2024), 139,248 PRs were granted.
Breakdown of Singapore’s current population:
- Foreigners: 31.3%
- PRs: 8.8%
- Total non-Singaporeans: 40.1%
- Singaporeans (including new citizens): 59.9%
When we factor in naturalised citizens, an estimated 46% of the population may be non-native Singaporeans — born overseas and granted PR or citizenship. This isn’t just a demographic shift. It’s a structural transformation of Singapore’s social fabric. Who is Singapore for? What does citizenship mean today? And how do we ensure dignity, equity, and belonging for all — native and newcomer alike?
- 35,264 new Permanent Residents (PRs) were granted — a 15-year high, second only to 2009’s 59,460.
- 22,766 new citizens were granted — the highest ever recorded.
- This record excludes children born overseas to Singaporean parents. An additional 1,409 children were granted citizenship by descent.
From 2005 to 2024:
- 774,781 PRs were granted.
- 417,618 new citizens were granted from 2000 to 2024.
In just the last 4 years (2021–2024), 139,248 PRs were granted.
Breakdown of Singapore’s current population:
- Foreigners: 31.3%
- PRs: 8.8%
- Total non-Singaporeans: 40.1%
- Singaporeans (including new citizens): 59.9%
When we factor in naturalised citizens, an estimated 46% of the population may be non-native Singaporeans — born overseas and granted PR or citizenship. This isn’t just a demographic shift. It’s a structural transformation of Singapore’s social fabric. Who is Singapore for? What does citizenship mean today? And how do we ensure dignity, equity, and belonging for all — native and newcomer alike?