Quick answer: As of June 2026, Singapore had about 0.55 million permanent residents, a figure the government has held close to half a million for more than a decade. Around 35,000 new PRs are granted each year, so the pool stays stable rather than growing.
If you are thinking about applying for permanent residence, the size of the PR population tells you something useful: how tightly the intake is managed. Singapore does not simply approve everyone who qualifies. It keeps the total number of PRs deliberately steady, which shapes how competitive your application is. Here are the current numbers and what they mean for applicants.
How many PRs are there in Singapore right now?
According to the government’s Population in Brief report, the permanent resident population stood at about 0.55 million in June 2026. It was 0.54 million in June 2024 and again in June 2025, so the pool has barely moved. For context, there were around 3.64 million citizens as at June 2024, so PRs make up a much smaller group alongside the citizen population.
The stability is the headline. For over ten years the PR population has been held at roughly half a million, and the latest figures show the same pattern. This is a policy choice, not an accident of demand.
How many people get PR each year?
In 2025, Singapore granted permanent residency to 35,352 individuals. That annual intake has stayed within a fairly narrow band in recent years, which is how the total pool can keep growing new members while the overall number stays close to half a million. People also leave the PR pool each year, by taking up citizenship, renouncing, or letting their status lapse, so the intake roughly offsets the outflow.
Is there a PR quota in Singapore?
There is no published quota that says how many PRs of each nationality will be approved in a given year. What exists instead is a managed target. The government’s population planning keeps the PR pool within a stable range of around half a million, and adjusts approvals to hold that line. So while there is no public number you can point to, the intake is clearly controlled from the top down rather than driven purely by how many people apply.
Who are Singapore’s PRs?
Most permanent residents are working-age adults. The majority of PRs are aged between 25 and 59, which fits the profile Singapore looks for: people who are economically active, settled, and contributing over the long term. That profile also hints at what strengthens an application, which is a stable career, real roots here, and a track record of time spent in Singapore.
What the numbers mean if you are applying
A stable pool and a controlled intake mean one thing for applicants: approval is competitive and the quality of your application matters. With the total held near half a million and roughly 35,000 places filled each year, you are not simply being measured against a checklist, you are being measured against everyone else applying in the same window. A strong, well-documented case that shows commitment to Singapore is what stands out, which is why understanding your chances of approval before you apply is worth the effort.
The bottom line on Singapore’s PR numbers
Singapore keeps its permanent resident population close to half a million and grants around 35,000 new PRs a year. The picture is one of deliberate, steady management rather than open-door growth, so a strong application matters more than raw eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Singapore PR Numbers
How many PRs are there in Singapore in 2026?
The permanent resident population was about 0.55 million as at June 2026, according to the government’s Population in Brief report. It has been held close to half a million for more than a decade.
How many people are granted Singapore PR each year?
In 2025, Singapore granted permanent residency to 35,352 individuals. The annual intake has stayed within a narrow band in recent years, which keeps the overall pool stable.
Is there a fixed PR quota in Singapore?
There is no published quota by nationality. Instead the government manages approvals to keep the PR population within a stable range of around half a million, so the intake is controlled rather than open-ended.
What is the PR population compared to citizens?
As at June 2024 there were around 3.64 million citizens and 0.54 million permanent residents, so PRs are a much smaller group alongside the citizen population.
Does a stable PR pool make it harder to get PR?
It makes approval competitive. With the total held near half a million and about 35,000 places filled each year, applicants are effectively assessed against each other, so a strong, well-documented application matters.
