Singapore officially classified as super-aged society as seniors exceed one-fifth of citizens
Official data released on September 25 show that 21.4% of Singapore's citizen population is aged 65 or older, meeting the threshold for a super-aged society.
Singapore has entered super-aged society status, with 21.4% of its citizenry aged 65 or older as of June 2026, according to the Population in Brief report from the National Population and Talent Division. The total population rose to 6.21 million, a 1.6% increase from June 2025, largely due to growth in the non-resident segment, especially work permit holders. Citizen numbers grew modestly by 0.7%, while permanent residents stayed steady and births fell 10.8% to 26,071, with marriages down 5.6% to 21,671.
The share of seniors aged 80 and above also climbed sharply, and the median age rose to 44.1 years. Immigration continues to be used to offset ageing and low fertility, with over 25,000 new citizens granted in 2025.
Why it matters
An ageing citizen base will shape Singapore's social services, labour market and immigration policies.
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