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Singapore officially becomes a super-aged society
Original: Singapore is now officially a super-aged society. In 2026, 21.4% of citizens are 65 or older, up from 20.7% last year an
Singapore has crossed the threshold of a super-aged society, with 21.4% of citizens aged 65 or older in 2026, up from 20.7% last year and 13.7% a decade ago. The milestone puts it among countries like Japan where more than one in five residents is a senior, raising questions about healthcare costs, the shrinking workforce and support for the elderly.
Why now: The newly announced demographic milestone highlights rapid ageing and its economic and social implications for Singapore.
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- Singapore is now officially a super-aged society. In 2026, 21.4% of citizens are 65 or older, up from 20.7% last year and 13.7% a decade ago. · stats_feed · 2.1K
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