Asia's richest country is now super-aged, with more than 1 in 5 citizens aged 65 or older

Singapore, Asia's wealthiest country, has now reached the status of a super-aged society, with over 20% of its population aged 65 or older. This marks a significant shift from 13.7% a decade ago and 20.7% the previous year, according to The Straits Times. The city-state, boasting the highest GDP per capita in Asia, has surpassed the United Nations' threshold for super-aging.

Including permanent residents, 19.5% of Singapore's residents fall into the 65 and older age bracket, a rise from 18.8% in 2025. The surge in the senior population is attributed to the aging baby boomer cohort, born between 1946 and 1964, who continue to reach retirement age. The median age of Singapore citizens has climbed to 44.1 years, up from 43.7.

The total fertility rate, a key indicator of population growth, has declined to 0.87 in 2025 from 0.97 a year earlier. By 2035, it is projected that more than a quarter of Singapore's citizens will be 65 or older. The report by the National Population and Talent Division predicts that the working-age population, aged 20 to 64, will remain relatively stable between 2030 and 2035, as smaller cohorts age past 64 while younger residents, including those from managed immigration, enter the working age bracket.