Singapore population highlights that city- state is the second most densely populated country in the world. The 2005 census reveals the population count to be 4. 48 million.
The population of Singapore is multicultural because of the migrations that took place in the 19th century. One can find Chinese, Malay, Indian and others who now form an integral part of the society. As results there are four official languages in Singapore namely – English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil. Though Malay is the national language but English is widely used. The Singapore society has been a multicultural society due to its strategic location and other causes. The 1947 census highlighted that 56 percent of the population were born in Singapore. Further the Government also imposed restriction on immigrants by giving them temporary residence status in 1965. The population of Singapore according to the 1980 census 78 percent of the population was born in Singapore. The sex ratio as per the census is 1,042 males for 1,000 females. The Singapore Govt. (in 1960’) through various programs had attempted to control the birth rate and in the 1970 voluntary sterilization and abortion made legal. The high average rate of life and low infant mortality rate showcases the standard of the health system. On the other hand the Singapore population highlights that how people from different backgrounds can live peacefully thereby contributing to the development of the society. The culture of the diverse population of Singapore has led to rise of Chinatown, Arab Street, and Little India that are now popular tourist destinations. Not only this the Singapore society is also home for the Eurasian community who have descended from the colonial era.
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