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Public Engagement on Singapore's Population Challenges
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Singapore faces the population challenge of low local fertility coupled with an ageing population. Singapore’s resident total fertility rate (TFR) has been steadily declining, reaching a low of 1.15 in 2010. At current birth rates and without immigration, more than 1 in 4 citizens will be aged 65 and over in 2030.
Population growth over the years has allowed Singapore to capture good growth and stay ahead of our closest competitors. However, this was accompanied by social costs such as crowding in our public spaces, rise in demand on housing and intensified job competition. Singapore has to find her own way in overcoming these issues. What kind of society do we want for Singapore? What more can we do to tackle our declining citizen population? How do we sustain a good quality of life, and provide a diversity of jobs and opportunities for our people?
The National Population and Talent Division (NPTD) is comprehensively examining Singapore’s population policies, with a view to releasing a policy paper towards the end of the year. The aim is to build a sustainable population that strengthens our social cohesion, while providing a good living environment for our people, and maintaining our economic vitality.
NPTD has released an Issues Paper to ramp up its public engagement on Singapore's population challenges going forward. It is seeking public feedback through its newly launched population website at www.population.sg. Alternatively, members can also send feedback via email: nptd_contact@nptd.gov.sg, or fax: 6325 3240.
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