Singapore’s Single—Not Slipping Down
In a twist that would make your dating apps a little jealous, the Republic’s women are rocking the single life far more than they did a decade ago. It’s not just a handful of older ladies—women all ages are leaning in single mode.
Age‑Zone Snapshot
- 25‑29: Singles jumped from 60.9 % in 2007 to 68.1 % last year—an extra 7.2 p points.
- 30‑34: Went up by 3.9 p points to 32.8 %.
- 40‑44: Climbed another 3.8 p points to 18.1 %.
Men Joining the Party
- 25‑29 men: 77.5 % > 80.7 %—that’s a 3‑point lift!
- 35‑49: Saw a tiny bump, 0.2‑1.9 p points.
- 30‑34 men: trailed a hair, dipping 0.3 p points to 40.5 %.
Why all this? The government reports a record low fertility rate at 1.16, while their baby‑count target (to self‑sustain without foreign workers) sits at a breezy 2.1 children per woman.
Life’s Slow‑Mo, the Aging Factor
- 65+ citizens: Rose from 9.4 % in 2007 to 15.2 % in 2018.
- Median age: 41.3 last year, nudging up to 41.7 this year.
Bottom line: Longer lifespans + slimmer families = a bigger senior slice of Singapore.
Births & Marriages: The Stable Dual‑Track
- Births: Slight dip to 32,356 in 2017 (2.4 % down), still above the decade’s 32,200 average.
- Marriages: 24,417 citizen unions last year—up 2.3 % from the year before, and outpacing the 10‑year mean of about 22,500.
Population Pulse
Singapore’s numbers tick up just a smidge: 5.64 million residents as of June, a 0.5 % rise thanks to steady citizen growth.
So, while your competitive dating apps might think they’re winning, the truth is the Singa‑verse is getting a bit freer‑going. Stay tuned, folks—because if you’re hoping for love, maybe it’s time to look beyond the app.
