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Parliament

Political system

Political systems: Presidential, Parliamentary, Presidential-Parliamentary, Monarchy, Communist, Transitional.

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Presidential-Parliamentary

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Structure of parliament

Structure of parliament: Unicameral, bicameral

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Unicameral

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IPU membership

Current membership status

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Yes

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About parliament

Basic information such as the official name of parliament and details of its structure and leadership. Also includes the current breakdown of MPs by sex and age, and provisions for quotas and reserved seats.

Parliament name
Parliament
Chamber name
Parliament

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Structure & status of parliament

This field is to indicate lower/upper in the back end.

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Lower chamber
Parliamentary term (years)

Length of the parliamentary term in years

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5

Notes: Two and a half years for appointed members

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IPU membership

Affiliation periods
from 1967
IPU Geopolitical Group/s

IPU Geopolitical Groups: African Group, Arab Group, Asia-Pacific Group, Eurasia Group, Group of Latin America and the Caribbean (GRULAC), Twelve Plus Group.

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Asia-Pacific Group

Speaker

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Official title

The Speaker may for example be known as the Presiding Officer, President, Chairman/Chairperson, etc.

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Speaker of Parliament
Speaker
Kian Peng Seah (Male)
Date of birth: 1961
Term

Start (and end) of the term of the Speaker

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02 Aug 2023
Additional information

Elected on 2 Aug. 2023, re-elected on 5 Sep. 2025.

Speaker terms

No information available

Secretary general

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Official title

This post is most commonly called Secretary General or Clerk. It may also be called Secretary, Head/Chief of the Secretariat, Director General, etc.

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Clerk
Secretary General
Peng Han Siow (Male)
Term

Start (and end) of the term of the Secretary general

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23 Sep 2025
Notes

Additional information about the Secretary General, in particular regarding their term.

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Appointed on 23 Sep. 2025.

Members

Statutory number of members

Statutory number of members, as defined in the constitution or other fundamental law.

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108

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- Appointed members: up to nine members may be nominated by the President for a term of two and a half years.

- Other: up to 12 non-constituency members may be appointed from among unsuccessful opposition candidates who obtained the highest percentage of votes in a general election.

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Principal mode of designation of members
Directly elected

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Directly elected members

Directly elected by citizens.

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97
Appointed members

Appointed, for example, by the Head of State.

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9
Other members

For example, ex-officio members of parliament, such as Cabinet members, members of the royal family, Attorney General, Speaker if appointed from outside parliament.

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2
Current number of members

Number of members who currently hold seats in parliament. May be lower or higher than the statutory number of members.

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99

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Men

The number of male parliamentarians who currently hold seats in parliament.

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67

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Women

The number of female parliamentarians who currently hold seats in parliament.

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32

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Percentage of women

Calculated by dividing the current number of women by the current number of members.

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32.3%

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Statutory number of members per country

As defined in the constitution or other fundamental laws. Combines the number of parliamentarians in both chambers in bicameral parliaments.

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108

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Population (in thousands)

Source: United Nations, World Population Prospects.

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5,789

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Inhabitants per parliamentarian

Calculated by dividing the population by the statutory number of parliamentarians.

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55,663

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Age

Data on the age of parliamentarians is collected at the start of the legislature, following the most recent elections. This data is not updated during the legislature, except when parliament notifies the IPU of a change in the youngest or oldest member.

Average age of all members

Average age of members, for which data is available, at the time of the last election or renewal.

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48.3
(2025-09)

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Youngest member
Eileen Chong Pei Shan (Female)

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Youngest member (years)

Age is calculated at the time the member was elected/appointed to a new legislature. Data is not updated during the legislature unless the member is no longer a member.

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33

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Oldest member
Lee Hsien Loong (Male)

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Oldest member (years)

Age is calculated at the time the member was elected/appointed to a new legislature. Data is not updated during the legislature unless the member is no longer a member.

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73

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Number of members, by age (2025-09)

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Breakdown of members by age and gender
18 - 20 21 - 30 31 - 40 41 - 45 46 - 50 51 - 60 61 - 70 71 - 80 81 - 90 91 and over Totals per gender
Male 0 0 13 9 17 20 7 1 0 0 67
Female 0 0 9 7 7 6 3 0 0 0 32
Totals per age interval 0 0 22 16 24 26 10 1 0 0 99
Total <= 45: 38 Total >= 46: 61
Percentage of members, by age
Age at the last election or renewal Overall Male Female
Percentage of MPs 30 years of age or younger

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 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Percentage of MPs 40 years of age or younger

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 22.2% 13% 9.1%
Percentage of MPs 45 years of age or younger

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 38.4% 22% 16.2%
Members for whom data is available

Number of members, at the start of the legislature, for whom age data is available

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99
(2025-09)

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Members for whom age data is not available

The number of members at the start of a new legislature for whom age data is unknown

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9
(2025-09)

Reserved seats and quotas

There are reserved seats in parliament for certain groups

Reserved seats are a means to ensure the parliamentary representation of certain groups in society.

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Yes

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Other groups
-

Notes: No reserved seats for minorities however Group Representation Constituencies exist whereby at least one of the MPs in a GRC must be a member of the Malay, Indian or another minority community of Singapore. GRCs are multi-member constituencies.

Electoral quota for women

Quotas to promote gender-balanced representation in parliament

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No

Sources: Cf. Parliamentary Elections Act (Cap. 218, 2008 Rev. Ed.) and the Constitution.

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Youth quota

Quotas to promote the representation of youth in parliament.

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No

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Links to additional information

Parliamentary website

Link(s) to parliamentary web site in English, French and/or local languages.

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List of members

Link(s) to list of members on the parliamentary web site.

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Rules of procedure/Standing Orders

Link(s) to Rules of procedure on the parliamentary web site in English, French and/or local language.

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Constitution

Official links to the Constitution in English, French and/or original language is provided. Links to unofficial translations where no other source is available.

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Historical data for IPU membership

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Year IPU membership
2020-09
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No
2019-04
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No
2018-06
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No

Historical data for Chamber name

Historical data for Chamber name
Updated at Chamber name
1963-01 Parliament
- Parliament

Historical data for Parliamentary term (years)

Historical data for Parliamentary term (years)
Updated at Parliamentary term (years) Notes
2024-07 5 Two and a half years for appointed members
2013-01 5 Parliamentary term: 5 years (two and a half years for appointed members)
Official title

The Speaker may for example be known as the Presiding Officer, President, Chairman/Chairperson, etc.

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Speaker of Parliament
Speaker
Kian Peng Seah (Male)
Date of birth: 1961
Term

Start (and end) of the term of the Speaker

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02 Aug 2023
Additional information

Elected on 2 Aug. 2023, re-elected on 5 Sep. 2025.
Official title

The Speaker may for example be known as the Presiding Officer, President, Chairman/Chairperson, etc.

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Acting Speaker of Parliament
Speaker
Jessica Tan Soon Neo (Female)
Date of birth: 1966
Term

Start (and end) of the term of the Speaker

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17 Jul 2023 to 01 Aug 2023
Additional information

17 July 2023 -
Official title

The Speaker may for example be known as the Presiding Officer, President, Chairman/Chairperson, etc.

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Speaker of Parliament
Speaker
Chuan-Jin Tan (Male)
Date of birth: 1969
Term

Start (and end) of the term of the Speaker

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11 Sep 2017 to 16 Jul 2023
Additional information

Elected on 11 Sep. 2017, re-elected on 24 Aug. 2020.

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Historical data for Speaker
Updated at Speaker
2023-08
Official title

The Speaker may for example be known as the Presiding Officer, President, Chairman/Chairperson, etc.

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Speaker of Parliament
Speaker
Kian Peng Seah (Male)
Date of birth: 1961
Term

Start (and end) of the term of the Speaker

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02 Aug 2023
Additional information

Elected on 2 Aug. 2023, re-elected on 5 Sep. 2025.
2023-07
Official title

The Speaker may for example be known as the Presiding Officer, President, Chairman/Chairperson, etc.

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Acting Speaker of Parliament
Speaker
Jessica Tan Soon Neo (Female)
Date of birth: 1966
Term

Start (and end) of the term of the Speaker

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17 Jul 2023 to 01 Aug 2023
Additional information

17 July 2023 -
-
Official title

The Speaker may for example be known as the Presiding Officer, President, Chairman/Chairperson, etc.

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Speaker of Parliament
Speaker
Chuan-Jin Tan (Male)
Date of birth: 1969
Term

Start (and end) of the term of the Speaker

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11 Sep 2017 to 16 Jul 2023
Additional information

Elected on 11 Sep. 2017, re-elected on 24 Aug. 2020.
Official title

This post is most commonly called Secretary General or Clerk. It may also be called Secretary, Head/Chief of the Secretariat, Director General, etc.

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Clerk
Secretary General
Peng Han Siow (Male)
Term

Start (and end) of the term of the Secretary general

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23 Sep 2025
Notes

Additional information about the Secretary General, in particular regarding their term.

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Appointed on 23 Sep. 2025.
Official title

This post is most commonly called Secretary General or Clerk. It may also be called Secretary, Head/Chief of the Secretariat, Director General, etc.

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Clerk
Secretary General
Ng Sheau Jiuan (Female)
Term

Start (and end) of the term of the Secretary general

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26 Jun 2005 to 22 Sep 2025
Notes

Additional information about the Secretary General, in particular regarding their term.

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Appointed on 26 June 2005.

Historical data for Secretary general

Historical data for Secretary general
Updated at Secretary general
2025-09
Official title

This post is most commonly called Secretary General or Clerk. It may also be called Secretary, Head/Chief of the Secretariat, Director General, etc.

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Clerk
Secretary General
Peng Han Siow (Male)
Term

Start (and end) of the term of the Secretary general

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23 Sep 2025
Notes

Additional information about the Secretary General, in particular regarding their term.

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Appointed on 23 Sep. 2025.
2005-06
Official title

This post is most commonly called Secretary General or Clerk. It may also be called Secretary, Head/Chief of the Secretariat, Director General, etc.

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Clerk
Secretary General
Ng Sheau Jiuan (Female)
Term

Start (and end) of the term of the Secretary general

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26 Jun 2005 to 22 Sep 2025
Notes

Additional information about the Secretary General, in particular regarding their term.

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Appointed on 26 June 2005.

Historical data for Statutory number of members

Historical data for Statutory number of members
Updated at Statutory number of members Notes
2025-05 108

- Appointed members: up to nine members may be nominated by the President for a term of two and a half years.

- Other: up to 12 non-constituency members may be appointed from among unsuccessful opposition candidates who obtained the highest percentage of votes in a general election.
2023-12 104

- Appointed members: up to nine members may be nominated by the President for a term of two and a half years.

- Other: up to 12 non-constituency members may be appointed from among unsuccessful opposition candidates who obtained the highest percentage of votes in a general election.
2020-08 104

- Appointed members: up to nine members may be nominated by the President for a term of two and a half years.

- Other: up to 12 non-constituency members may be appointed from among unsuccessful opposition candidates who obtained the highest percentage of votes in a general election.
2020-07 104

- Appointed members: up to nine members may be nominated by the President for a term of two and a half years.

- Other: up to 12 non-constituency members may be appointed from among unsuccessful opposition candidates who obtained the highest percentage of votes in a general election.
2020-01 101

- Appointed members: up to nine members may be nominated by the President for a term of two and a half years.

- Other: up to nine non-constituency members may be appointed from among unsuccessful opposition candidates who obtained the highest percentage of votes in a general election.
2019-12 101

- Appointed members: up to nine members may be nominated by the President for a term of two and a half years.

- Other: up to nine non-constituency members may be appointed from among unsuccessful opposition candidates who obtained the highest percentage of votes in a general election.
2019-01 101

- Appointed members: up to nine members may be nominated by the President for a term of two and a half years.

- Other: up to nine non-constituency members may be appointed from among unsuccessful opposition candidates who obtained the highest percentage of votes in a general election.
2017-09 101

- Appointed members: up to nine members may be nominated by the President for a term of two and a half years.

- Other: up to nine non-constituency members may be appointed from among unsuccessful opposition candidates who obtained the highest percentage of votes in a general election.
2017-08 101

- Appointed members: up to nine members may be nominated by the President for a term of two and a half years.

- Other: up to nine non-constituency members may be appointed from among unsuccessful opposition candidates who obtained the highest percentage of votes in a general election.
2017-01 101

- Appointed members: up to nine members may be nominated by the President for a term of two and a half years.

- Other: up to nine non-constituency members may be appointed from among unsuccessful opposition candidates who obtained the highest percentage of votes in a general election.
2016-05 101

- Appointed members: up to nine members may be nominated by the President for a term of two and a half years.

- Other: up to nine non-constituency members may be appointed from among unsuccessful opposition candidates who obtained the highest percentage of votes in a general election.
2016-03 101

- Appointed members: up to nine members may be nominated by the President for a term of two and a half years.

- Other: up to nine non-constituency members may be appointed from among unsuccessful opposition candidates who obtained the highest percentage of votes in a general election.
2016-02 101

- Appointed members: up to nine members may be nominated by the President for a term of two and a half years.

- Other: up to nine non-constituency members may be appointed from among unsuccessful opposition candidates who obtained the highest percentage of votes in a general election.
2005-01 101

- Appointed members: up to nine members may be nominated by the President for a term of two and a half years.

- Other: up to nine non-constituency members may be appointed from among unsuccessful opposition candidates who obtained the highest percentage of votes in a general election.

Historical data for Current number of members

Historical data for Current number of members
Updated at Current number of members
2025-05 99
2024-12 98
2023-12 99
2021-12 103
2021-02 104
2020-07 95
2017-08 100
2016-05 101
2016-03 100
2016-02 92
2016-01 91
2015-09 92
2014-01 99
2011-05 90
2007-01 94
2001-11 85
1997-01 93
1991-01 81
1988-01 82
1984-01 79
1980-01 75
1976-01 69
1972-01 65
1968-01 58
1963-01 51

Historical data for Men

Historical data for Men
Updated at Men
2025-05 67
2024-12 69
2023-12 70
2021-02 73
2020-07 67
2019-12 76

Historical data for Women

Historical data for Women
Updated at Women
2025-05 32
2024-12 29
2023-12 29
2021-12 30
2021-02 31
2020-07 28
2019-12 24
2017-08 23
2016-03 24
2016-01 21
2015-09 22
2014-01 25
2011-05 20
2010-01 22
2007-01 23
2006-05 18
2001-11 10
1997-01 6
1991-01 3
1988-01 4
1984-01 3
1972-01 0
1968-01 1
1963-01 3

Historical data for Percentage of women

Historical data for Percentage of women
Updated at Percentage of women
2025-05 32.3%
2024-12 29.6%
2023-12 29.3%
2021-12 29.1%
2021-02 29.8%
2020-07 29.5%
2019-12 24.0%
2017-08 23.0%
2016-05 23.8%
2016-03 24.0%
2016-02 22.8%
2016-01 23.1%
2015-09 23.9%
2014-01 25.3%
2011-05 22.2%
2010-01 23.4%
2007-01 24.5%
2006-05 21.2%
2001-11 11.8%
1997-01 6.5%
1991-01 3.7%
1988-01 4.9%
1984-01 3.8%
1980-01 0.0%
1976-01 0.0%
1972-01 0.0%
1968-01 1.7%
1963-01 5.9%

Historical data for Statutory number of members per country

Historical data for Statutory number of members per country
Updated at Statutory number of members per country
2025-05 108
2023-12 104
2020-08 104
2020-07 104
2020-01 101
2019-12 101
2019-01 101
2017-09 101
2017-08 101
2017-01 101
2016-05 101
2016-03 101
2016-02 101
2005-01 101

Historical data for Population (in thousands)

Historical data for Population (in thousands)
Updated at Population (in thousands)
2023-01 5,789
2022-01 5,649
2021-01 5,546
2015-01 5,535
2014-01 5,448
2013-01 5,361
2012-01 5,271
2011-01 5,176
2010-01 5,074
2009-01 4,966
2008-01 4,851
2007-01 4,733
2006-01 4,612
2005-01 4,491
2004-01 4,370
2003-01 4,249
2002-01 4,131
2001-01 4,019
2000-01 3,914
1999-01 3,818
1998-01 3,731
1997-01 3,649
1996-01 3,566
1995-01 3,479
1994-01 3,385
1993-01 3,288
1992-01 3,189
1991-01 3,097
1990-01 3,013
1989-01 2,940
1988-01 2,877
1987-01 2,820
1986-01 2,764
1985-01 2,706
1984-01 2,644
1983-01 2,580
1982-01 2,518
1981-01 2,460
1980-01 2,412
1979-01 2,373
1978-01 2,341
1977-01 2,315
1976-01 2,289
1975-01 2,260
1974-01 2,226
1973-01 2,190
1972-01 2,151
1971-01 2,111
1970-01 2,072
1969-01 2,035
1968-01 1,997
1967-01 1,959
1966-01 1,919
1965-01 1,878
1964-01 1,834
1963-01 1,789
1962-01 1,741
1961-01 1,690
1960-01 1,633
1959-01 1,572
1958-01 1,508
1957-01 1,440
1956-01 1,372
1955-01 1,305
1954-01 1,240
1953-01 1,178
1952-01 1,120
1951-01 1,068
1945-01 1,022

Historical data for Inhabitants per parliamentarian

Historical data for Inhabitants per parliamentarian
Updated at Inhabitants per parliamentarian
2025-05 55,663
2023-12 55,663
2023-01 55,663
2022-01 54,317
2021-01 53,327
2020-08 54,802
2020-07 54,802
2020-01 54,802
2019-12 54,802
2019-01 54,802
2017-09 54,802
2017-08 54,802
2017-01 54,802
2016-05 54,802
2016-03 54,802
2016-02 54,802
2015-01 54,802
2014-01 53,941
2013-01 53,079
2012-01 52,188
2011-01 51,248
2010-01 50,238
2009-01 49,168
2008-01 48,030
2007-01 46,861
2006-01 45,663
2005-01 44,465

Historical data for Average age of all members

Historical data for Average age of all members
Updated at Average age of all members
2025-09 48.3
2020-08 48.3
2016-01 No information available
2011-10 50.0

Historical data for Members for whom data is available

Historical data for Members for whom data is available
Updated at Members for whom data is available
2025-09 99
2020-08 95
2016-01 92
Youngest member
Eileen Chong Pei Shan (Female)
Youngest member (years)

Age is calculated at the time the member was elected/appointed to a new legislature. Data is not updated during the legislature unless the member is no longer a member.

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33
Youngest member
Raeesah Khan (Female)
Youngest member (years)

Age is calculated at the time the member was elected/appointed to a new legislature. Data is not updated during the legislature unless the member is no longer a member.

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27

Historical data for Youngest member

Historical data for Youngest member
Updated at Youngest member
2025-09
Youngest member
Eileen Chong Pei Shan (Female)
Youngest member (years)

Age is calculated at the time the member was elected/appointed to a new legislature. Data is not updated during the legislature unless the member is no longer a member.

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33
2020-08
Youngest member
Raeesah Khan (Female)
Youngest member (years)

Age is calculated at the time the member was elected/appointed to a new legislature. Data is not updated during the legislature unless the member is no longer a member.

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27
Oldest member
Lee Hsien Loong (Male)
Oldest member (years)

Age is calculated at the time the member was elected/appointed to a new legislature. Data is not updated during the legislature unless the member is no longer a member.

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73
Oldest member
Lee Hsien Loong (Male)
Oldest member (years)

Age is calculated at the time the member was elected/appointed to a new legislature. Data is not updated during the legislature unless the member is no longer a member.

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68

Historical data for Oldest member

Historical data for Oldest member
Updated at Oldest member
2025-09
Oldest member
Lee Hsien Loong (Male)
Oldest member (years)

Age is calculated at the time the member was elected/appointed to a new legislature. Data is not updated during the legislature unless the member is no longer a member.

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73
2020-08
Oldest member
Lee Hsien Loong (Male)
Oldest member (years)

Age is calculated at the time the member was elected/appointed to a new legislature. Data is not updated during the legislature unless the member is no longer a member.

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68
Breakdown of members by age and gender
18 - 20 21 - 30 31 - 40 41 - 45 46 - 50 51 - 60 61 - 70 71 - 80 81 - 90 91 and over Totals per gender
Male 0 0 13 9 17 20 7 1 0 0 67
Female 0 0 9 7 7 6 3 0 0 0 32
Totals per age interval 0 0 22 16 24 26 10 1 0 0 99
Total <= 45: 38 Total >= 46: 61
Percentage of members, by age
Age at the last election or renewal Overall Male Female
Percentage of MPs 30 years of age or younger

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 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Percentage of MPs 40 years of age or younger

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 22.2% 13% 9.1%
Percentage of MPs 45 years of age or younger

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 38.4% 22% 16.2%
Breakdown of members by age and gender
18 - 20 21 - 30 31 - 40 41 - 45 46 - 50 51 - 60 61 - 70 71 - 80 81 - 90 91 and over Totals per gender
Male 0 0 8 16 15 21 7 0 0 0 67
Female 0 1 6 7 5 8 1 0 0 0 28
Totals per age interval 0 1 14 23 20 29 8 0 0 0 95
Total <= 45: 38 Total >= 46: 57
Percentage of members, by age
Age at the last election or renewal Overall Male Female
Percentage of MPs 30 years of age or younger

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 1.1% 0.0% 1.1%
Percentage of MPs 40 years of age or younger

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 15.8% 8% 7.4%
Percentage of MPs 45 years of age or younger

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 40.0% 25% 14.7%
Breakdown of members by age and gender
18 - 20 21 - 30 31 - 40 41 - 45 46 - 50 51 - 60 61 - 70 71 - 80 81 - 90 91 and over Totals per gender
Male 0 0 12 14 14 23 6 1 0 0 70
Female 0 0 8 1 6 5 2 0 0 0 22
Totals per age interval 0 0 20 15 20 28 8 1 0 0 92
Total <= 45: 35 Total >= 46: 57
Percentage of members, by age
Age at the last election or renewal Overall Male Female
Percentage of MPs 30 years of age or younger

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 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Percentage of MPs 40 years of age or younger

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 21.7% 13% 8.7%
Percentage of MPs 45 years of age or younger

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 38.0% 28% 9.8%

Historical data for Breakdown of members by age and sex

Historical data for Breakdown of members by age and sex
Updated at Breakdown of members by age and sex
2025-09
Breakdown of members by age and gender
18 - 20 21 - 30 31 - 40 41 - 45 46 - 50 51 - 60 61 - 70 71 - 80 81 - 90 91 and over Totals per gender
Male 0 0 13 9 17 20 7 1 0 0 67
Female 0 0 9 7 7 6 3 0 0 0 32
Totals per age interval 0 0 22 16 24 26 10 1 0 0 99
Total <= 45: 38 Total >= 46: 61
Percentage of members, by age
Age at the last election or renewal Overall Male Female
Percentage of MPs 30 years of age or younger

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 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Percentage of MPs 40 years of age or younger

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 22.2% 13% 9.1%
Percentage of MPs 45 years of age or younger

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 38.4% 22% 16.2%
2020-08
Breakdown of members by age and gender
18 - 20 21 - 30 31 - 40 41 - 45 46 - 50 51 - 60 61 - 70 71 - 80 81 - 90 91 and over Totals per gender
Male 0 0 8 16 15 21 7 0 0 0 67
Female 0 1 6 7 5 8 1 0 0 0 28
Totals per age interval 0 1 14 23 20 29 8 0 0 0 95
Total <= 45: 38 Total >= 46: 57
Percentage of members, by age
Age at the last election or renewal Overall Male Female
Percentage of MPs 30 years of age or younger

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 1.1% 0.0% 1.1%
Percentage of MPs 40 years of age or younger

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 15.8% 8% 7.4%
Percentage of MPs 45 years of age or younger

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 40.0% 25% 14.7%
2016-01
Breakdown of members by age and gender
18 - 20 21 - 30 31 - 40 41 - 45 46 - 50 51 - 60 61 - 70 71 - 80 81 - 90 91 and over Totals per gender
Male 0 0 12 14 14 23 6 1 0 0 70
Female 0 0 8 1 6 5 2 0 0 0 22
Totals per age interval 0 0 20 15 20 28 8 1 0 0 92
Total <= 45: 35 Total >= 46: 57
Percentage of members, by age
Age at the last election or renewal Overall Male Female
Percentage of MPs 30 years of age or younger

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 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Percentage of MPs 40 years of age or younger

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 21.7% 13% 8.7%
Percentage of MPs 45 years of age or younger

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 38.0% 28% 9.8%

Historical data for Percentage of MPs 30 years of age or younger

Historical data for Percentage of MPs 30 years of age or younger
Updated at Percentage of MPs 30 years of age or younger
2025-09 0.0%
2020-08 1.1%
2016-01 0.0%

Historical data for Other groups

Historical data for Other groups
Updated at Other groups Notes
2013-01 No information available No reserved seats for minorities however Group Representation Constituencies exist whereby at least one of the MPs in a GRC must be a member of the Malay, Indian or another minority community of Singapore. GRCs are multi-member constituencies.