Singapore’s population has risen to 6.11 million, according to the National Population and Talent Division, which released the Population in Brief 2025 report on Sept 29. 

The increase was mainly due to the growth in the non-resident population, such as work permit holders in the construction sector and domestic helpers.

Meanwhile, the nation’s population continued to age rapidly, and more Singaporeans remained single.

These shifts pose pressing questions about the future of the workforce, social cohesion, and the long-term sustainability of the economy.

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Paulin Straughan, Director, Centre for Research on Successful Ageing (ROSA), to find out more. 

Singapore&rsquo;s population has risen to 6.11 million, according to the National Population and Talent Division, which released the Population in Brief 2025 report on Sept 29.&nbsp;
The increase was mainly due to the growth in the non-resident population, such as work permit holders in the construction sector and domestic helpers.
Meanwhile, the nation&rsquo;s population continued to age rapidly, and more Singaporeans remained single.
These shifts pose pressing questions about the future of the workforce, social cohesion, and the long-term sustainability of the economy.
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Paulin Straughan, Director, Centre for Research on Successful Ageing (ROSA), to find out more.&nbsp;

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.