SINGAPORE, Sept. 29 -- Singapore's population reached 6.11 million as at June 2025, up 1.2 per cent from a year earlier and driven mainly by an increase in non-residents.

Citizens grew by 0.7 per cent to 3.66 million, permanent residents held steady at 0.54 million, while non-residents rose 2.7 per cent to 1.91 million, led by more Work Permit Holders and migrant domestic workers.

The figures were released by the Singapore National Population and Talent Division's Population in Brief 2025 report, which said the growth in non-residents reflected manpower needs in sectors such as construction - including large projects like Changi Airport Terminal 5 and new housing developments.

The report also highlighted Singapore's ageing trend, with ...