Singapore's Population In Brief report, released last month, revealed a record 4.1 per cent fall in total population. Foreigners accounted for much of this fall, as the Covid-19 pandemic exerted a toll on foreign employment.
The resident population also dipped for the first time. Travel curbs kept residents away from Singapore, while fewer citizenships and permanent residencies were granted.
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