Non-resident population drives S’pore’s total population growthSingapore’s total population has grown to 6.11 million, with its increase primarily driven by non-residents. Population hits 6.11 million, non-residents see biggest jumpAs of June 2025, Singapore’s population of 6.11 million people rose by 1.2% compared to the previous year. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the citizen population inched up by just 0.7%, while the Permanent Resident (PR) population held steady. In contrast, the non-resident (NR) population surged by 2.7% — driven mainly by work permit holders and migrant domestic workers (MDWs). The report highlighted the diverse nature of Singapore’s NR population, whose size and composition fluctuate to meet the nation’s economic and social needs.