Top 10 Immigrant Source Countries for Singapore (2020)

According to Singapore's Department of Statistics, the leading countries of origin for immigrants in 2020 were:

1. India
2. China
3. Malaysia
4. Indonesia
5. Bangladesh
6. Philippines
7. Vietnam
8. Myanmar
9. Sri Lanka
10. United States

This reflects Singapore's role as a regional economic hub drawing talent from South/Southeast Asia (tech, finance, healthcare, construction, domestic work) and a smaller but significant Western expatriate community. The top three—India, China, Malaysia—alone account for over half of immigrant inflows, shaped by geographic proximity, historical ties, and sectoral demand.

Note: "Immigrant" here refers to non-residents granted long-term passes (Employment Pass, S Pass, Work Permit, Dependant's Pass, Long-Term Visit Pass). Permanent residents and citizens by naturalization follow different statistical tracking.