Population ages 65 and above, male in Singapore
Singapore: Population ages 65 and above, male was 401,351 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
401,351
Change on year
up 5.7%
World rank
85th
of 218 countries
All-time high
401,351
in 2025
All-time low
15,742
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Population ages 65 and above, male in Singapore, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
Singapore recorded 401,351 for population ages 65 and above, male in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.7% on the previous year and up 79.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population ages 65 and above, male in Singapore peaked at 401,351 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 15,742, in 1960.
Singapore ranks 85th of 218 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population ages 65 and above, male in Singapore, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 15,742 | — |
| 1961 | 16,896 | +7.3% |
| 1962 | 18,058 | +6.9% |
| 1963 | 19,325 | +7.0% |
| 1964 | 20,774 | +7.5% |
| 1965 | 22,330 | +7.5% |
| 1966 | 24,011 | +7.5% |
| 1967 | 25,724 | +7.1% |
| 1968 | 27,376 | +6.4% |
| 1969 | 29,036 | +6.1% |
| 1970 | 30,739 | +5.9% |
| 1971 | 32,505 | +5.7% |
| 1972 | 34,361 | +5.7% |
| 1973 | 36,401 | +5.9% |
| 1974 | 38,540 | +5.9% |
| 1975 | 40,781 | +5.8% |
| 1976 | 43,105 | +5.7% |
| 1977 | 45,447 | +5.4% |
| 1978 | 47,561 | +4.7% |
| 1979 | 49,511 | +4.1% |
| 1980 | 51,039 | +3.1% |
| 1981 | 53,771 | +5.4% |
| 1982 | 56,476 | +5.0% |
| 1983 | 58,155 | +3.0% |
| 1984 | 60,679 | +4.3% |
| 1985 | 62,637 | +3.2% |
| 1986 | 64,631 | +3.2% |
| 1987 | 67,297 | +4.1% |
| 1988 | 70,115 | +4.2% |
| 1989 | 72,889 | +4.0% |
| 1990 | 76,184 | +4.5% |
| 1991 | 78,715 | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 81,863 | +4.0% |
| 1993 | 84,987 | +3.8% |
| 1994 | 88,639 | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 91,934 | +3.7% |
| 1996 | 95,891 | +4.3% |
| 1997 | 99,495 | +3.8% |
| 1998 | 104,345 | +4.9% |
| 1999 | 107,875 | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 112,312 | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 117,071 | +4.2% |
| 2002 | 119,289 | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 119,195 | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 124,393 | +4.4% |
| 2005 | 131,669 | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 138,472 | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 144,349 | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 152,063 | +5.3% |
| 2009 | 158,682 | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 163,732 | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 170,990 | +4.4% |
| 2012 | 183,035 | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 196,087 | +7.1% |
| 2014 | 209,572 | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 223,442 | +6.6% |
| 2016 | 238,458 | +6.7% |
| 2017 | 252,384 | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 267,759 | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 284,733 | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 300,464 | +5.5% |
| 2021 | 305,513 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 327,471 | +7.2% |
| 2023 | 355,732 | +8.6% |
| 2024 | 379,844 | +6.8% |
| 2025 | 401,351 | +5.7% |
Singapore compared with similar countries
- Singapore's 401,351 is above the median for high income countries, which is 115,197, 3.5× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Singapore's 401,351 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 49,395, 8.1× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 21,927 | 15,742 | 29,036 | 10 |
| 1970s | 39,895 | 30,739 | 49,511 | 10 |
| 1980s | 61,769 | 51,039 | 72,889 | 10 |
| 1990s | 90,993 | 76,184 | 107,875 | 10 |
| 2000s | 131,750 | 112,312 | 158,682 | 10 |
| 2010s | 219,019 | 163,732 | 284,733 | 10 |
| 2020s | 345,062 | 300,464 | 401,351 | 6 |
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,924 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0196 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is population ages 65 and above, male in Singapore?
- Population ages 65 and above, male in Singapore was 401,351 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest population ages 65 and above, male recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 401,351 in 2025.
- What is the lowest population ages 65 and above, male recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,742 in 1960.
- How does Singapore rank for population ages 65 and above, male?
- Singapore ranks 85th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population ages 65 and above, male rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Population ages 65 and above, male. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Male population 65 years of age or older. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.