SINGAPORE, April 24 (Bernama) -- Singapore needs to attract new citizens through immigration to mitigate the effects of a declining and ageing citizen population, according to a White Paper released by the National Population and Talent Division (NPTD) of the Prime Minister's Office.
One of the five scenarios projected is that Singapore's citizen population will start to shrink by around 2025 if the current low Total Fertility Rate (TFR) and high life expectancy continue without the intake of new citizens through immigration. Full story
Related:
Immigration crucial in baby-scarce Singapore - AFP
Immigration crucial in baby-scarce Singapore: paper - ABS-CBN News
Immigration crucial in baby-scarce Singapore - Yahoo! New Zealand News
Immigration will help solve Singapore’s population problem: paper - Yahoo! News Singapore
Singapore needs 20,000 to 25,000 immigrants every year: Report - Financial Express
Singapore takes in "good quality" immigrants - Malaysia Chronicle
Immigration Crucial to Singapore’s Growth: Govt Study - WSJ Blog
