MigrantoSingaporean Diaspora
269.6K Singaporeans live abroad — the #123 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 72% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 79926 |
| Australia | 68087 |
| United Kingdom | 45936 |
| Bangladesh | 12909 |
| Canada | 12878 |
| Hong Kong | 10660 |
| China | 9088 |
| New Zealand | 7784 |
| India | 5575 |
| Japan | 3472 |
| Taiwan | 1903 |
| Brunei | 1798 |
| Indonesia | 1743 |
| Denmark | 1171 |
| Mali | 1072 |
| Norway | 963 |
| Libya | 755 |
| Italy | 713 |
| Sri Lanka | 619 |
| South Africa | 499 |
| Chile | 354 |
| Finland | 313 |
| Luxembourg | 172 |
| Egypt | 170 |
| Malta | 155 |
| Cambodia | 138 |
| Hungary | 120 |
| Maldives | 88 |
| Greece | 88 |
| Panama | 84 |
| East Timor | 78 |
| Papua New Guinea | 50 |
| Bulgaria | 45 |
| Portugal | 34 |
| Cyprus | 33 |
| Iceland | 32 |
| Slovakia | 22 |
| Bhutan | 18 |
| Estonia | 18 |
| Venezuela | 15 |
| Costa Rica | 11 |
| Liechtenstein | 9 |
| Slovenia | 8 |
| Lithuania | 5 |
| Latvia | 1 |
| Bolivia | 1 |
By destination region
Asia is the leading destination region at 47%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Singapore.
Malaysia is the primary destination for emigrants
Malaysia attracts 30% of all emigrants from Singapore, while the second-largest destination receives just 25%.
The share of emigrants going to Oceania has grown since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Oceania has shifted from 17.7% to 28.2% since 1990.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 156619 |
| 1995 | 170806 |
| 2000 | 186401 |
| 2005 | 206277 |
| 2010 | 231411 |
| 2015 | 254347 |
| 2020 | 264487 |
| 2024 | 269613 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Malaysia | Australia | United Kingdom | Bangladesh | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 51411 | 24824 | 33699 | 10556 | 6053 |
| 1995 | 55648 | 29696 | 36688 | 9063 | 7353 |
| 2000 | 59885 | 34354 | 39944 | 7569 | 8923 |
| 2005 | 64122 | 43009 | 41187 | 8316 | 9802 |
| 2010 | 68783 | 53631 | 42072 | 9307 | 11811 |
| 2015 | 72596 | 59325 | 43373 | 9583 | 13196 |
| 2020 | 76657 | 64938 | 44803 | 9396 | 12678 |
| 2024 | 79926 | 68087 | 45936 | 12909 | 12878 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Singapore as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Singapore
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Singaporeans move to?
Most Singaporeans have moved to Malaysia, Australia and United Kingdom — these three countries account for about 72% of all Singaporeans living abroad.
How many Singaporeans live abroad?
Around 269.6K Singaporeans live abroad, making it the #123-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Singapore lives abroad?
About 4% of the population of Singapore lives abroad — that's 269.6K out of a total population of 6M.
How has emigration from Singapore changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Singapore has grown from 254.3K to 269.6K people, a growth of about 6%.
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