Singapore is a multiracial society where people live harmoniously and interaction among different races are commonly seen. The pattern of Singapore stems from the inherent cultural diversity among Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European. In the past, the immigrants intermingled to a certain extent as they interacted one another and this created a unique culture of Singapore.
In the recent year (as reported in the previous article), the influx of new immigrants to Singapore is on the increase. They are not only of the four existing races. They come from countries, such as Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Philippine, Thailand, Australia, European Countries and make their way to Singapore to find a better opportunity.
Therefore, it will not be a surprise when we go around walking and sight-seeing in town, we often hear unfamiliar languages spoken among the crowds. This indeed shows that the composition of Singapore society has changed.
It is also highlighted in the article "Singapore Population Growth in Four Decades" that the population growth in Singapore is mainly contributed by non-resident. In the last twenty years, Singapore citizen population is only increased by 0.58 million people whereas the non-citizen population by 1.36 million.
From the graph above, we can see that only 1 to 1.5 out of 10 people living in Singapore are foreigners in year 1970-1990. However, in year 2000-2004, the number of foreigners in Singapore rises to 2.5 out of 10 people (or 1 out of 4 is of foreign nationality). Moreover, this trend is on the rising side as seen in the graph. Today, this number statistically stands at 3.6 out of 10 people which means roughly 1 out of 3 people walking on any streets in Singapore is not a Singaporean. This number definitely does not apply to Orchard Road, where it is believed that there are many more foreigners than Singaporeans on this shopping street.
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In the recent year (as reported in the previous article), the influx of new immigrants to Singapore is on the increase. They are not only of the four existing races. They come from countries, such as Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Philippine, Thailand, Australia, European Countries and make their way to Singapore to find a better opportunity.
Therefore, it will not be a surprise when we go around walking and sight-seeing in town, we often hear unfamiliar languages spoken among the crowds. This indeed shows that the composition of Singapore society has changed.
It is also highlighted in the article "Singapore Population Growth in Four Decades" that the population growth in Singapore is mainly contributed by non-resident. In the last twenty years, Singapore citizen population is only increased by 0.58 million people whereas the non-citizen population by 1.36 million.
From the graph above, we can see that only 1 to 1.5 out of 10 people living in Singapore are foreigners in year 1970-1990. However, in year 2000-2004, the number of foreigners in Singapore rises to 2.5 out of 10 people (or 1 out of 4 is of foreign nationality). Moreover, this trend is on the rising side as seen in the graph. Today, this number statistically stands at 3.6 out of 10 people which means roughly 1 out of 3 people walking on any streets in Singapore is not a Singaporean. This number definitely does not apply to Orchard Road, where it is believed that there are many more foreigners than Singaporeans on this shopping street.
Read more articles on Singapore Citizen and Permanent Resident Topics
Singapore Population in Year 2009
Singapore Population Growth in Four Decades
The Benefits of Converting to Singapore Citizen
TAX Benefits & Incentives for Singapore Citizens & PRs
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