# Singapore population hits record 6.21 million as foreign residents rise

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- Reuters, 2026-09-25 07:35 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/singapore-population-hits-record-621-million-driven-by-rise-foreign-residents-2026-09-25/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ab6242729ff15000114f983

> Singapore’s population grew 1.6% in June from a year earlier to a record 6.21 million, government statistics released on Friday showed. The increase was driven by growth in the number of foreign residents.

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