Singapore's population is 5.54 million as of June

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Singapore's population is 5.54 million as of June



SINGAPORE: -- Singapore's population stood at 5.54 million as of June 2015, a 1.2 per cent growth from June last year, The Straits Times reported.

The pace of growth was the slowest in more than a decade, mainly due to the continued slowdown in the growth of the foreign workforce, according to a report released by the National Population and Talent Division (NPTD) on Wednesday.

In the previous year, the rise in population was 1.3 per cent.

The 5.54m population figure comprises: 3.38 million citizens; 530,000 permanent residents (PRs); 1.63 million non-residents. They include foreigners on employment passes, S passes, work permits, dependents of citizens, PRs and work pass holders, maids and foreign students.

The growth in non-resident population slowed to 2.1 per cent in 2015, down from 2.9 per cent in 2014. This continues a downward trend seen in the last few years. The number of non-residents was 1.6 million in 2014.

Close to half of the non-residents here were work permit holders in sectors which found it difficult to hire locals, such as construction, said the NPTD report.

The rest were dependents of citizens/PRs/work pass holders (16 per cent); maids (13 per cent); employment pass holders in managerial and executive positions (11 per cent); S Pass holders in sectors like retail, manufacturing and healthcare (11 per cent); and foreign students (4 per cent).

“Businesses will continue to face a tight labour market. The Government will support businesses to shift towards skills- and capital-intensive ways to grow, so that businesses can continue to grow and succeed here, to create quality jobs for Singaporeans,” said the report.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/singapores-population-is-5-54-million-as-of-june

-- Thai PBS 2015-10-01

[Just1Voice]

So, the entire population if S'pore is LESS than the population of Bangkok, yet their country is light years ahead of Thailand in just about every conceivable way.

[Eric Loh]

At what cost when 40% of the population are non citizens. I know it's the policy of the government to have a population of 6M to enhance the domestic economy and lessen the dependent on export. However the negatives is now outweighing the positives. The locals are not a happy lot. Credit to the government, they now slow down the number of immigrants and job seekers and that brought them a massive boast in recent election. They need to do more.

[itsmylife]

Full of Rubbish .

[bkk75]

So, the entire population if S'pore is LESS than the population of Bangkok, yet their country is light years ahead of Thailand in just about every conceivable way.

Oh stop with the Thai bashing.

You're comparing apples to oranges. One is a tiny country state with almost zero natural resources, fairly educated population, and due to it's size it's easy to control many infrastructure. Then the other is a much larger country, various economy, unbalanced educated population, super corrupt govt structure, etc.

If you're so impressed with Singapore you should move there and see how far your retirement dollars will go. Best of luck.

[Berkshire]

So, the entire population if S'pore is LESS than the population of Bangkok, yet their country is light years ahead of Thailand in just about every conceivable way.

Oh stop with the Thai bashing.

You're comparing apples to oranges. One is a tiny country state with almost zero natural resources, fairly educated population, and due to it's size it's easy to control many infrastructure. Then the other is a much larger country, various economy, unbalanced educated population, super corrupt govt structure, etc.

If you're so impressed with Singapore you should move there and see how far your retirement dollars will go. Best of luck.

Agree. If people like J1V is so impressed with Singapore, why not move there and leave us in peace. What a toad.

[soihok]

Full of Rubbish .

What do you mean?

[LawrenceChee]

Not all the citizens are happy about this ratio ....I have not seen such ratios in most developed countries

[soihok]

I am one of 1.63 non residents.

Applying for PR is available, just that I don't see myself as a permanent resident of Singapore

[soihok]

The majority of Singapore Citizens would not consider doing most of the jobs that non residents do.

It's a fact

[soihok]

Take away the non residents and the country would cease to function.

That is also a fact.

[LawrenceChee]

I don't believe the majority of the Singaporeans have a problem with the construction workers Road sweepers and maids

That's a given ...no Singaporeans want those as jobs ...the question is if there is any government which has allowed so many PMEs and employment pass holders to compete for local jobs that is the more relevant question

[Eric Loh]

The government white paper on population growth targets up to 6 M by year 2030. The main reason cited was that we need foreign immigrants to offset the low fertility rate. I don't buy that. Singapore has grown too fast and leaving a trail of people trying to catch up with the raising cost of living. This factor plus lack of social and family support are influencing in the low fertility rate. Singapore is now the second most dense sovereign country in the world. I hope the government realize this and without the shadow of LKY looking over LHL, would work towards given the less off citizens a better chance in enjoying the fruit of their labour.

[soihok]

I don't believe the majority of the Singaporeans have a problem with the construction workers Road sweepers and maids

That's a given ...no Singaporeans want those as jobs ...the question is if there is any government which has allowed so many PMEs and employment pass holders to compete for local jobs that is the more relevant question

When my company recruits it is an MOM requirement that the position is offered to the local work force for two weeks.

99% of the time no citizen comes forward leaving the only option to recruit from oversees.

[soihok]

I talking of construction jobs where the hours are long and there is chance of getting dirty.

[TuskegeeBen]

Being the Zurich of Asia, Singaporeans are the best-educated (overall) people of SE Asia. With a third of its population holding Master degrees, the trade-skills vocations are populated mostly by non-Singaporeans. This is probably due to the fact that the trades are considered to be below the standards of even the of lower middle-class, native Singaporeans. That demographic group is actually struggling to make ends meet, in one of the most expensive (financial services-oriented) cities in the world. Go figure!

[TuskegeeBen]

So, the entire population if S'pore is LESS than the population of Bangkok, yet their country is light years ahead of Thailand in just about every conceivable way.

Oh stop with the Thai bashing.

You're comparing apples to oranges. One is a tiny country state with almost zero natural resources, fairly educated population, and due to it's size it's easy to control many infrastructure. Then the other is a much larger country, various economy, unbalanced educated population, super corrupt govt structure, etc.

If you're so impressed with Singapore you should move there and see how far your retirement dollars will go. Best of luck.

Agree. If people like J1V is so impressed with Singapore, why not move there and leave us in peace. What a toad.

bkk75, I can see you're in fine, academic debate (on the forum) form, as per usual

[TuskegeeBen]

So, the entire population if S'pore is LESS than the population of Bangkok, yet their country is light years ahead of Thailand in just about every conceivable way.

Oh stop with the Thai bashing.

You're comparing apples to oranges. One is a tiny country state with almost zero natural resources, fairly educated population, and due to it's size it's easy to control many infrastructure. Then the other is a much larger country, various economy, unbalanced educated population, super corrupt govt structure, etc.

If you're so impressed with Singapore you should move there and see how far your retirement dollars will go. Best of luck.

Agree. If people like J1V is so impressed with Singapore, why not move there and leave us in peace. What a toad.

I did not interpret J1V's post as "Thai bashing", but only as a comparative point of view. bkk75's point is a well-made given. However labeling another poster, with a metaphoric insult, is not an adult, academic means of presenting an objection. Capiche, bkk75?

[PlastikbinLina]

Singapore is good for a visit but claustraphobic to live in. I lived there and visited there. Thailand is a paradise compared to that miserable place. Just ask any Singaporean taxi driver. They'll tell you as it is

[LawrenceChee]

I don't believe the majority of the Singaporeans have a problem with the construction workers Road sweepers and maids

That's a given ...no Singaporeans want those as jobs ...the question is if there is any government which has allowed so many PMEs and employment pass holders to compete for local jobs that is the more relevant question

When my company recruits it is an MOM requirement that the position is offered to the local work force for two weeks.

99% of the time no citizen comes forward leaving the only option to recruit from oversees.

If you look at it through the eyes ifs local ...this is akin to rubber stamping a foreign number invasion

After all Singapore of the 80 & 90s was not half as bad and at 3.5 million at that time it was harmonious ...only the current ruling party keep harping on how important it is to stay as No 1 in the region and paying themselves the heftiest public salaries in the world

The man on the street can live with slower or moderate growth , smaller populations and less swanky cars on the streets

I have never seen a developed country with so many elderly forced to work beyond their retirement year In menial jobs like tissue sellers ( u need a license for that too regulated Singapore ) , tray collectors in Food courts and luggage pushers at the swanky airport

U think this is fundamentally right ?

[soihok]

Agree.

Whether it's right or wrong is irrelevant though, it is the way it is.

[TuskegeeBen]

Singapore is good for a visit but claustraphobic to live in. I lived there and visited there. Thailand is a paradise compared to that miserable place. Just ask any Singaporean taxi driver. They'll tell you as it is

Exactamundo. I've never understood the attraction. And the claustrophobia has nothing to do with Singapore being an island, either. There is something quite stifing, in the overall social environment of Singapore, as well.

[soihok]

It's all about making money.

Good schools also.