Singapore Population 2026 capital

Singapore has a population of 5,638,700, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇸🇬 Singapore. Roughly 95% of Singapore's population lives here. Singapore is the capital of Singapore.

Location of Singapore. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

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Population (city proper)

5,638,700

Rank in Singapore

Coordinates

1.29°N, 103.85°E

~23 m elevation · Asia/Singapore

Cities near Singapore

Novena53,160 people · ~3 km away
Queenstown Estate101,480 people · ~5 km away
MacPherson26,850 people · ~6 km away
Eunos32,820 people · ~6 km away
Marine Parade47,180 people · ~7 km away
Bukit Timah85,900 people · ~8 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Singapore?

Singapore has a population of 5,638,700 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Singapore.

Is Singapore the capital of Singapore?

Yes, Singapore is the capital of Singapore.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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