Current Life Expectancy by Racial Groups

Ms Hazel Poa asked the Minister for Health what is the current life expectancy in Singapore by racial groups.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: As of 2021, the life expectancy of Chinese, Malay and Indian residents in Singapore were 84.3, 79.4 and 81.31 1 respectively.

Life expectancy is influenced by various factors, such as prevalence of severe diseases, chronic conditions and lifestyles. MOH will continue to work with other agencies and social organisations to improve these social determinants, with the aim of sustaining increases in life expectancy over time for all ethnic groups.

Note(s) to Question No(s) 37:

1 a) Data for 2021 are preliminary.

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