Gender ratio in Singapore

In 2026, Singapore is projected to have a noticeably male-skewed sex ratio of 106.76 males per 100 females, indicating a clear surplus of males over females. Based on the overall female-to-male ratio, Singapore ranks 220th out of 237 countries and territories worldwide and 41st out of 51 in Asia, where it places ninth in the ASEAN members. Its gender ratio is comparable to that of India, Jordan, and the Faroe Islands.

There are 3,049,468 (30.49 million) males and 2,856,280 (28.56 million) females in Singapore, resulting in a male surplus of about 193K people. In percentage terms, females make up 51.64% of the population, compared to 48.36% males. Singapore ranks 85th globally in terms of absolute female surplus and 18th within Asia.

In Singapore, the male-to-female ratio has fluctuated, reaching a peak of 114.46 males per 100 females in 1957 and a low of 102.09 in 1992.

The sex ratio at birth in Singapore is approximately 106 males for every 100 females. Historically, it has remained relatively stable, fluctuating within a narrow range from about 105.4 in 1964 to 107.9 in 1983, indicating minimal variation over time.

As of 2026, Singapore has more males than females in age groups under 65. The highest male-to-female ratio is found in the 25–29 age group, with 123.83 males for every 100 females. For children under 15, the sex ratio is 104.70, while in the working-age population (15–64), the ratio is heavily male-skewed at 111.76 males per 100 females. However, the ratio drops significantly in those over 65, with only 86.34 males for every 100 females. Among the elderly, women significantly outnumber men, with a 2-to-1 ratio in the 90–94 age group and a 4-to-1 ratio among centenarians.