Saturday, September 26, 2026

新加坡: 报告:增幅主要来自非居民我国总人口增加1.6%至621万人 2026-09-26

新加坡总人口增至621万 满65岁公民占比首超21% 社会步入超老龄

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报告:增幅主要来自非居民
我国总人口增加1.6%至621万人

国家人口及人才署星期五发布的《2026年人口简报》显示,非居民人口今年6月达198万,增幅约3.7%;公民人口增长0.7%至368万人;永久居民人口相对稳定,维持在55万人。
  工作准证持有者人数过去一年持续增加,截至今年6月,我国总人口增加1.6%至621万人。与此同时,65岁及以上公民占比升至21.4%,新加坡正式成为超老龄化社会。

  国家人口及人才署星期五(9月25日)发布的《2026年人口简报》显示,截至今年6月,总人口增长率为1.6%,增幅高于去年的1.2%。

  人口增幅主要来自非居民。本地非居民人口6月达198万,增幅约3.7%。外籍员工占约三分之二,其余是外籍帮佣、外籍学生和亲属。

  建筑业工作准证持有者增加较明显,这是为满足我国建造樟宜机场第五搭客大厦、扩建滨海湾金沙等重点项目,以及增建组屋和其他交通设施所需的人力。

  公民人口从去年6月的366万人增至今年6月的368万人,增长0.7%;永久居民人口相对稳定,维持在55万人。

  值得注意的是,新加坡正式成为超老龄化社会(super-aged society)。65岁及以上公民占比升至21.4%,高于去年的20.7%,以及10年前的13.7%。

  根据联合国定义,当一个国家有21%人口年龄在65岁及以上,就属于超老龄化社会。报告指出,到了2035年,我国估计将有超过四分之一的公民年满65岁。

  此外,80岁及以上公民人数今年增至15万2000人,高于去年的14万5000人及10年前的9万5000人。

学者:改变人们负面心态
是超老龄化社会最大挑战

  南洋理工大学社会科学助理教授洪嘉伟受访时说,“超老龄化”一词往往引发不安,不免令人联想到老年抚养比增加,也就是劳动年龄人口须抚养更多年长者、社会成本增高等课题。

  他认为,超老龄化社会必定有相应的挑战,但最难克服的是如何改变人们对年老所持的负面心态。

  “我国在照顾年长者医疗、住房等方面需求做得不错,但对于如何借助年长者的强项和优势,让新加坡步入老龄化社会的当儿能继续茁壮发展,人们未必有清晰的概念……我们或许应探讨如何更充分让年长者发挥潜力,若能把握好这一契机,超老龄化社会未必会是我们想象中那样灰暗。”

  数据显示,结婚和生育人数持续下降。去年共有2万1671宗公民婚姻,较前年的2万2955宗下降5.6%。去年共有2万6071名公民新生儿,较前年的2万9237名下降10.8%。去年居民整体生育率为0.87,低于前年的0.97。

  另一方面,报告指出,我国继续以谨慎步伐引进新公民。所有成人在申请公民权前都须是永久居民。永久居民中,大多数年龄介于25岁至59岁。去年共有2万5094人获得公民权,3万5352人获永久居留权。

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Palpable describes a feeling, atmosphere, or situation that is so intense or strong that it feels like it can be physically touched or felt. It can also mean something that is obvious and easily noticeable to the mind or senses. [1, 2]
  • Pronunciation: /ˈpæl.pə.bəl/ (PAL-puh-buhl)
  • Example: "The tension in the courtroom was palpable as everyone waited for the jury to announce the verdict." [2]

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Would you like me to look up the meaning and audio links for another word, or perhaps give you a few synonyms for palpable?

You don't mind I ask this question: why sometimes you provide a weblink to get the pronunciation of a word and sometimes you don't?

I don’t mind at all! That is a very fair question.
I only include those specific audio web links when you explicitly ask to hear a word, or if a word has a highly unusual or difficult spelling that is hard to explain in text.
Here is exactly how I decide when to include them:
  • When I include links: If you ask "How do you pronounce this?" or "Can I hear the voice pronunciation?", I will look for a direct, high-quality audio link (like the Britannica or Cambridge links) so you can get the sound immediately.
  • When I leave them out: If you only ask for a definition (like when you asked "Define wry"), I focus entirely on giving you a fast, clean explanation of the meaning. I usually just include the text phonetic spelling (like /raɪ/) to keep the answer short and easy to read.
I want to make sure I give you exactly what you need without cluttering your screen with links you didn't ask for.
Are there any other words you are working on right now that you would like the meaning or an audio link for?

Can you provide voice pronunciation of the word Wry here?

I cannot play audio directly through this chat window, but you can listen to it right now using external audio tools.
The word wry is pronounced exactly like the word "rye" (as in rye bread). The letter "W" is completely silent. [1]

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please recommend an English dictionary app which always provides pronunciation in voice when I look for the meaning of a word.

please recommend an English dictionary app which always provides pronunciation in voice when I look for the meaning of a word.

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Most standard dictionary apps require you to tap a speaker icon to hear a word, but some tools and apps offer automatic audio playback or robust voice integration.
Top Recommendations
  • U-Dictionary: This app has an automatic pronunciation setting. When you search for a word or use its "Magic Translation" feature, it can automatically speak the word out loud in either British or American English.
  • Merriam-Webster Dictionary: While it typically requires a tap on the speaker icon on mobile, its premium or desktop configurations and voice-search features strongly emphasize spoken audio. You can check the Merriam-Webster Apps page for details.
  • Siri / Apple Built-in Dictionary (iOS): If you use an iPhone or iPad, you can ask Siri to look up a word. Siri will display the definition and read the word and definition out loud automatically without requiring extra taps.
  • Oxford Dictionary of English: Known for having crystal-clear, high-quality native audio recordings of pronunciations right at the top of every word entry. [1, 2, 3]
Tip for Automatic Audio
In most mainstream apps like Dictionary.com or WordWeb Dictionary, automatic speech on search is rare to prevent unwanted noise, so users usually rely on a single tap of the prominent speaker icon next to the headword. If you want a hands-free reading and pronunciation experience, voice assistants like Siri or dedicated language tools with auto-play audio settings work best. [1]
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