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The number of Singaporeans living abroad has risen sharply over the past decade, with Australia, UK, US and China being the main draws as of June this year. The figure represents a 27% increase from 157,100 in 2003.
Most are between 20 and 54 years old, with slightly more women than men, stated the Population in Brief 2012 Report published by the National Population and Talent Division.
Immigration expert Leong Chan Hoong said the number of overseas Singaporeans was "quite significant", especially for a small cuntry like SG. They comprised 6.1% of the 3.29 million citizens in Singapore as of June.
Singapore's leaders have signalled concern about the number of citizens for some time. In 2008, PM Lee revealed that bout 25% of our top A-level students who go overseas to study or work did not return. This reduces the talent pool for political renewal, he said.
- Sunday Times, Oct 14
Most are between 20 and 54 years old, with slightly more women than men, stated the Population in Brief 2012 Report published by the National Population and Talent Division.
Immigration expert Leong Chan Hoong said the number of overseas Singaporeans was "quite significant", especially for a small cuntry like SG. They comprised 6.1% of the 3.29 million citizens in Singapore as of June.
Singapore's leaders have signalled concern about the number of citizens for some time. In 2008, PM Lee revealed that bout 25% of our top A-level students who go overseas to study or work did not return. This reduces the talent pool for political renewal, he said.
- Sunday Times, Oct 14