S’pore’s fertility rate sinks to new low of 0.87, citizen population could shrink by early 2040s

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Over time, it will be practically impossible to reverse the trend, because we will have fewer and fewer women who can bear children

the need to therefore have a “carefully managed immigration flow to augment our low birth rate

Singapore’s population was 6.11 million as at June 2025

The plunging births and rapidly ageing population have massive implications on multiple fronts, from weakening family support networks to slowing economic growth....At a macro level, a declining economy means less vitality in our city and economy. Our economic growth and, correspondingly, our income growth will slow. And with fewer citizens, it will become increasingly difficult to meet our national security and defence needs. This raises the deeper question of what Singapore will be 50 or 100 years from now – will we remain vibrant, liveable and relevant? Will we exist?

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