Singapore is now classified as a “super-aged” society, with 21.4% of its citizen population aged 65 and older, according to reporting from The Straits Times and Channel NewsAsia (CNA). Both outlets say the proportion of older citizens crosses the threshold associated with the term.
Both sources also highlight changes within the oldest age group. They report that the number of Singaporeans aged 80 and above has increased by about 60% over the past decade, reflecting a faster rise in the very elderly than earlier age brackets. The coverage focuses on the updated age profile of citizens and the growth in the 80-plus population, which are central indicators used to describe how rapidly a society is aging.
While the outlets align on the key figures—21.4% aged 65+ and a 60% increase in those aged 80+—their presentation differs slightly. The Straits Times frames the change with an “21.4%” figure, while CNA emphasizes that more than one in five citizens are aged 65 and above.
