Singapore Statistics: Demography

A comprehensive analysis of population trend and patterns in Singapore. It covers the period from early nineteenth century to 2010. Topics touched upon includes population growth and distribution, population structure, marriage and divorce, immigration and migration and future population trend. The e-book version is available here. Published 2012.

Saw Swee Hock. 2005. A comprehensive bibliography of historical and current materials on the various topics of demography of Singapore.

Revises earlier population estimates using 1990 Census data. Gives data on Singapore residents by age group, ethnic group & sex, dependency ratios, birth & death rates by ethnic group, age-specific & total fertility, gross & net reproduction rates, age-specific death, marriage & divorce rates. Published 1992

Based on data from various census of population and gives number of households as divided into 3 groups; young, middle-aged and elderly married heads of household by ethnic group, educational level, language literacy, occupation, household income, and type of housing. Published 1993

Based on data from various census of population and the 1999 labour force survey, the size and profile of the pre-war/war time (1935-46), early (1947-54) and late (1955-64) baby boomers. Gives educational attainment, labour force participation, occupation and income. Published 1999

Based on the 1990 census data, the population growth, ethnic composition, population distribution by development guide plan region, population density, sex ratio and age structure are analysed. In addition, there are analyses of the literacy, educational attainment, housing and labour force participation. Published 1995

Gives tables for Singapore residents by age group, ethnic group and sex for 1990-2000. Also give demographic indicators like media age, life expentancy, age dependancy ratios, birth and death rates, infant mortality, fertility and reproduction rates. See also Census of Population for more data on demography. Published 2001

1959-
Continued by: Singapore demographic bulletin. Annual. 1977-

Annual. 2005-

Annual. 1986-

1955-1965.
Continued by: Report on the registration of births and deaths and marriages

1966-1979.
Continued by: Report on registration of births and deaths, 1981-

Annual. 1981-