The Straits Times·3 min read·medium
Marriages in Singapore fall further in 2025, but most people say they are happily married: MSF
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Syarafana Shafeeq
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Singapore recorded a 6.2% decline in marriages in 2025, marking the third consecutive year of falling rates. Despite the downward trend, survey data indicates that most married couples report high levels of relationship satisfaction.
Why it matters
Declining marriage rates in developed nations often signal long-term demographic challenges that require policy interventions to support work-life balance.
A total of 24,688 marriages were registered in 2025, a 6.2 per cent drop from 2024.
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