Singapore
Population, Singapore
Population growth rate
Singapore, 2023Population trend and projection
Singapore, 2000 - 2050Age distribution of population (%)
Singapore, 2023
Demographic change 2023 - 2050
2023
Population by age and sex. Singapore2050
Population by age and sex. SingaporeLife expectancy at birth
The average number of years that a newborn could expect to live. Singapore, by sex, 2000 - 2021.Life expectancy at birth - region / global
The average number of years that a newborn could expect to live. Singapore, 2000 - 2021Healthy life expectancy (HALE) at birth
The average number of years that a person can expect to live in “full health” from birth. Singapore, by sex, 2000 - 2021.Healthy life expectancy (HALE) at birth - region / global
The average number of years that a person can expect to live in “full health” from birth. Singapore, 2000 - 2021What is the difference between life expectancy and healthy life expectancy?
"Life expectancy" refers to the number of years a person can expect to live. It is an important way of assessing the health of a population and is used to inform health policy and initiatives that impact everyday life.
"Life expectancy at birth" is the average number of years that a newborn could expect to live, (the average age of death) while "Healthy life expectancy (HALE) at birth" is the average number of years that a person could expect to live in "full health"
from birth. This measurement takes into account years lived in less than full health due to disease and/or injury.
* The lack of complete and reliable mortality data, especially for low income countries and particularly on mortality among adults and the elderly, necessitates the application of modelling to estimate life expectancy. This may lead to minor differences compared with official life tables prepared by Member States.
Leading causes of death, Singapore
Top causes of death - Female
Deaths per 100 000 population. Singapore, 2021Top causes of death - Male
Deaths per 100 000 population. Singapore, 2021Top causes of death
Deaths per 100 000 population. Singapore, 2021Share of deaths by broad cause
Singapore, 2021Why and how are causes of death monitored?
Understanding the reasons why people die helps with the understanding of how they lived, in order to improve health services and reduce preventable deaths in every country, responding effectively to changing circumstances. Annual monitoring of causes of death allows countries to address their causes and adapt health systems to react effectively.
The leading causes of death are statistical estimates based on available data. These estimates are produced using data from multiple sources, including national vital registration data, latest estimates from WHO technical programmes, United Nations partners and inter-agency groups, as well as the Global Burden of Disease and other scientific studies. Before publishing, they are reviewed by WHO Member States through consultation with national focal points and WHO country and regional offices.
The top ten causes of death are statistical estimates based on available data. Multiple years of national death registration data with high completeness and quality of cause-of-death assignment is available for Singapore. These estimates may be compared among countries and used for priority setting and policy evaluation.
New HIV infections
Singapore, 2023Tuberculosis incidence
Singapore, 2023Malaria incidence
Singapore, 2021Hepatitis B
Singapore, 2020Probability of dying from non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
Singapore, 2019Road traffic deaths
Singapore, 2021Unintentional poisoning
Singapore, 2019Suicide deaths
Singapore, 2019Maternal Mortality
Singapore, 2019Under five mortality
Singapore, 2022Neonatal mortality
Singapore, 2022Mortality due to air pollution
Singapore, 2019Mortality due to unsafe WASH
Singapore, 2019Hypertension
Singapore, 2019Tobacco use
Singapore, 2020Alcohol consumption
Singapore, 2019Adult obesity
Singapore, 2022Children and adolescents obesity
Singapore, 2022Intimate partner violence (previous 12 months)
Singapore, 2018Intimate partner violence (Lifetime)
Singapore, 2018Stunting under 5
Singapore, 2022Wasting under 5
Singapore, latestSafely managed drinking water
Singapore, 2022Safely managed sanitation
Singapore, 2022Handwashing facilities
Singapore, 2022Safely treated wastewater flows
Singapore, 2022Clean fuels
Singapore, 2022Fine particulate matter
Singapore, 2019Interventions against NTDs
Singapore, 2021Family planning
Singapore, latestBirths attended by skilled health personnel
Singapore, latestDTP3 immunization coverage among 1-year-olds
Singapore, 2022Domestic general government health expenditure
Singapore, 2021Development assistance to medical research and basic health sectors
Singapore, 2022Density of doctors
Singapore, 2021Density of nurses
Singapore, 2021Density of dentists
Singapore, 2021Density of pharmacists
Singapore, 2021
Health target progress, Singapore
Healthier Populations
Singapore, 2018 - 2025Universal Health Coverage
Singapore, 2018 - 2025Health Emergencies Protection
Singapore, 2018 - 2025What are the triple billion targets?
The WHO Triple Billion targets measure impact on people's health to ensure that more people are enjoying better health and wellbeing, are benefitting from Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and are better protected from health emergencies.
The estimates are underpinned by 46 outcome indicators. They include 39 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicators and seven non-SDG indicators. These offer a flexible approach to each of the Triple Billion targets, allowing countries to prioritize certain indicators based on their national health strategy, ensuring the Triple Billion strategy remains relevant for all Member States and their unique health challenges.
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