# Singapore demographic and economic trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/singapore-demographic-and-economic-trends
> Updated: 2026-10-05T03:52:55.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Singapore has experienced growth in both its population and digital economy. As of June 2026, the total population reached 6.21 million, a 1.6% increase from the previous year. This growth was primarily driven by a 3.7% rise in the non-resident population, largely due to work permit holders in the construction sector supporting major infrastructure projects. While the citizen population grew by 0.7%, demographic data from 2025 showed declines in citizen marriages and births, with the resident total fertility rate dropping to 0.87.

In the economic sector, Singapore’s digital economy reached S$144.1 billion in 2025, representing 19.3% of the nation’s GDP. The tech workforce expanded by 3.8% to 222,200 professionals, with 59% of these roles located in non-tech industries such as finance and manufacturing. Rapid growth was noted in artificial intelligence, data, and cybersecurity occupations, with tech roles commanding a median monthly wage of S$8,000.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Singapore digital economy reaches S$144.1 billion in 2025

Singapore’s digital economy grew to S$144.1 billion in 2025, representing 19.3% of GDP, while the tech workforce expanded to 222,200 professionals.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/singapore-digital-economy-reaches-s1441-billion-in-2025

### 2026-09-25: Singapore population rises to 6.21 million amid construction growth

Singapore’s population rose 1.6% to 6.21 million by June 2026, driven by non-resident growth in the construction sector, despite a decline in citizen births and the total fertility rate.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/singapore-population-rises-to-621-million-amid-construction-growth

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