Number of children under 5, by world region in Singapore
Singapore: Number of children under 5, by world region was 140,350 people in 2100. ▼ Falling
Number of children under 5, by world region in Singapore, 2024–2100
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of children under 5, by world region in Singapore is 140,350 people, measured in 2100.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of children under 5, by world region in Singapore peaked at 256,803 people in 2031 and was at its lowest, 138,740 people, in 2086.
Singapore ranks 137th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 77 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 243,670 people | 232,457 people | 254,264 people | 6 |
| 2030s | 245,877 people | 222,715 people | 256,803 people | 10 |
| 2040s | 182,577 people | 161,978 people | 214,285 people | 10 |
| 2050s | 165,980 people | 160,887 people | 174,309 people | 10 |
| 2060s | 177,875 people | 173,695 people | 180,094 people | 10 |
| 2070s | 158,113 people | 145,757 people | 171,178 people | 10 |
| 2080s | 140,096 people | 138,740 people | 143,761 people | 10 |
| 2090s | 141,568 people | 140,136 people | 142,407 people | 10 |
| 2100s | 140,350 people | 140,350 people | 140,350 people | 1 |
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More population data for Singapore
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.9% (2100)
- Population density 5,798 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.9% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 0.97 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 0 people (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 0.97 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 0.97 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate 0.3% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 0.943 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate vs. GDP per capita 0.943 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of children under 5, by world region in Singapore?
- Number of children under 5, by world region in Singapore was 140,350 people in 2100, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of children under 5, by world region recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 256,803 people in 2031.
- What is the lowest number of children under 5, by world region recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 138,740 people in 2086.
- How does Singapore rank for number of children under 5, by world region?
- Singapore ranks 137th out of 236 countries with data for 2100.
- Is number of children under 5, by world region rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Singapore data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of children under 5, by world region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The total population, measured on 1 July of the year shown. This only includes people aged 0-4. Future projections are based on the UN's medium scenario.