• Singapore's population has grown to 6.11 million, a 1.2% increase over the last year.
• The growth is primarily attributed to an increase in the foreign worker population, which reached 1.91 million as of June 2025.
• Concerns over local job security and integration of newcomers have been raised amidst this surge.
• The citizen population increased slightly to 3.66 million, while the number of permanent residents remained stable.
• Government officials emphasize the need for transparency in immigration policies to reassure locals.

Singapore's total population has reached a record 6.11 million as of June 2025, marking a 1.2% increase from the previous year, driven largely by a surge in the non-resident workforce. As per the National Population and Talent Division (NPTD) report, the non-resident population grew by 2.7% to 1.91 million, primarily from work permit holders and domestic workers, facilitating development in key sectors such as construction, marine shipyards, and processing. The citizen population, on the other hand, increased slightly to 3.66 million, while the number of permanent residents remained unchanged at 0.54 million, according to Channel News Asia, Reuters, and South China Morning Post.

The rise in population comes amid demographic pressures, including an aging society and persistently low birth rates. The statistics indicate that the median age of Singaporean citizens has increased to 43.7 years, underlining a significant demographic shift. By 2030, it is anticipated that around one in four citizens will be aged 65 or older. The implications of this demographic reality are substantial, as emphasized by government officials who are strategizing to address the challenges associated with an aging population, according to South China Morning Post and South China Morning Post.

The growing reliance on foreign labor has stirred concerns among local residents regarding job security and the integrity of public infrastructure. Analysts suggest that heightened immigration, particularly through foreign workers, prompts fears about local jobs and cultural dilution, necessitating government assurances to the citizen population that they will remain central to the labor market. “More importantly, it entails that citizens feel they can trust and have confidence in the government's immigration policy,” remarked sociologist Tan Ern Ser, highlighting the need for robust integration policies for newcomers, according to South China Morning Post and South China Morning Post.

Add to this the delicate balance of public sentiment and government strategy, as immigration has historically been a contentious matter in Singaporean politics. In 2013, public protests emerged over immigration plans that threatened to significantly increase the population, with many citizens fearing overcrowding and strained public services. The latest figures prompt renewed discussions around determining the acceptable limits of foreign worker integration, especially as Singapore anticipates reaching “super-aged” demographic status, where a substantial portion of the population will be elderly, according to Reuters and Channel News Asia.

As the government continues to implement measures aimed at encouraging higher birth rates and family growth—such as increasing parental leave and financial incentives—officials stress that immigration policies must foster social cohesion. "Jobs are a priority for my government amid geopolitical uncertainty and technological disruptions," stated Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, emphasizing the commitment to ensuring that Singaporeans remain at the center of the country's social and economic strategies, as highlighted in recent parliamentary sessions, according to South China Morning Post and South China Morning Post.