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The total population of Singapore, including residents and expats, was 4,351,400 in 2005, compared to 3,047,100 in 1990. The resident population was 3,553,500.

• The population density is 6,066 per square kilometre.

• Median age of population: 35.7 years.

• The growth rate is 1.4% and there were 988 males for every 1,000 females.

• The life expectancy is 77.4 years for males and 81.3 years for females.

• Approximately 43% have been married with a mean age at first marriage of 30.5 for men and 27.3

for women.

• 55% of residents have secondary or higher educational qualification. The literacy rate is 95%.

Detailed official statistics can be found at: http://www.singstat.gov.sg/keystats/people.html#demo