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Key Indicators On The Elderly, Annual

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Published by Singapore Department of Statistics. 34 records. Fields include Data Series, 2025, 2024, 2023 (31 columns in total). Covers 2023-01-01 to 2023-02-17. Last updated 2026-09-01.

Description

This annual table brings together key indicators on Singapore’s elderly population, with series extending across benchmark years from 1970 and annual observations through 2025. The indicators draw on sources including the Singapore Department of Statistics, Ministry of Manpower, and Registry of Births and Deaths, and may cover demographic, labour, mortality, or longevity measures. It supports ageing-population research and policy monitoring, while users should consult the cited Population Trends and life-table publications for precise definitions and comparability.

Official description

Source: SINGAPORE DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS & MINISTRY OF MANPOWER, REGISTRY OF BIRTHS AND DEATHS Data Last Updated: 30/06/2026 Update Frequency: Annual Footnotes: For more information, please refer to the 'Population Trends' publication (https://www.singstat.gov.sg/publication-resources/population-trends-2025), 'Complete Life Tables for Singapore Resident Population' publication (https://www.singstat.gov.sg/publication-resources/complete-life-tables-for-singapore-resident-population-2024-2025) and Information Paper on 'Complete Life Tables 2003-2006 for Singapore Resident Population' (https://www.singstat.gov.sg/publication-resources/complete-life-tables-2003-2006-for-singapore-resident-population). Adapted from: https://tablebuilder.singstat.gov.sg/table/TS/M810611

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2023-01-01 – 2023-02-17
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Data

Data Series 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Proportion Of Elderly Residents (65 Years & Over) Among Resident Population 18.800000 18.000000 17.300000 16.600000 16.000000 15.200000 14.400000 13.700000 13.000000 12.400000 11.800000
65 - 74 Years 11.600000 11.300000 11.000000 10.700000 10.500000 9.900000 9.200000 8.700000 8.200000 7.700000 7.300000
75 Years & Over 7.200000 6.700000 6.300000 5.900000 5.600000 5.300000 5.200000 5.000000 4.900000 4.700000 4.500000
Sex Ratio Of Elderly Residents (65 Years & Over) 861.000000 859.000000 856.000000 854.000000 850.000000 848.000000 845.000000 838.000000 832.000000 828.000000 823.000000
Proportion Of Elderly Residents (65 Years & Over) In Labour Force 32.300000 32.500000 31.500000 32.100000 32.900000 30.100000 28.700000 27.800000 26.800000 26.500000 25.800000
Proportion Of Employed Elderly Residents (65 Years & Over) Among Employed Reside... 10.900000 10.500000 9.200000 8.800000 8.700000 7.900000 7.200000 6.600000 6.500000 5.900000 5.400000
Life Expectancy At Age 65 Years 21.600000 21.400000 20.900000 20.700000 20.900000 21.300000 21.400000 21.200000 21.000000 20.800000 20.800000
Death Rate Of Elderly Residents 26.500000 27.300000 29.000000 30.600000 28.900000 26.700000 27.000000 27.900000 28.800000 28.700000 29.900000
Heart & Hypertensive Diseases 6.600000 6.600000 7.000000 7.600000 7.200000 6.600000 6.100000 6.200000 6.600000 6.400000 6.600000
Cancer (Malignant Neoplasms) 6.600000 6.700000 6.600000 6.600000 7.000000 7.000000 7.000000 7.300000 7.500000 7.700000 8.100000

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Columns

Column Type Categorical
Data Series Text No
2025 Numeric No
2024 Numeric No
2023 Numeric No
2022 Numeric No
2021 Numeric No
2020 Numeric No
2019 Numeric No
2018 Numeric No
2017 Numeric No
2016 Numeric No
2015 Numeric No
2014 Numeric No
2013 Numeric No
2012 Numeric No
2011 Numeric No
2010 Numeric No
2009 Numeric No
2008 Numeric No
2007 Numeric No
2006 Numeric No
2005 Numeric No
2004 Numeric No
2003 Numeric No
2002 Numeric No
2001 Numeric No
2000 Numeric No
1995 Numeric No
1990 Numeric No
1980 Text No
1970 Text No