Number of Dementia-afflicted Patients Over Five-Year Period and Future Projections for Singapore

Debated in Parliament on 4 Nov 2025.

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Mr. Ng Chee Meng inquired about the number of dementia patients in Singapore over the past five years and future projections as the country ages.
In 2023, approximately 74,000 individuals were reported to be living with dementia in Singapore.
Projections indicate that the number of dementia patients is expected to rise to 152,000 by the year 2030.

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Ng Chee Meng

Mr Ng Chee Meng asked the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health (a) how many people have been living with dementia in the past five years; and (b) what is the projected trend for this figure as Singapore becomes a "super-aged" society.

Ong Ye Kung

In 2023, there were about 74,000 persons living with dementia, based on the second Well-being of the Singapore Elderly (WISE) Study by the Institute of Mental Health. We estimate this will grow to 152,000 by 2030.

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Number of Dementia-afflicted Patients Over Five-Year Period and Future Projections for Singapore

Debated in Parliament on 4 Nov 2025.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Mr. Ng Chee Meng inquired about the number of dementia patients in Singapore over the past five years and future projections as the country ages.
In 2023, approximately 74,000 individuals were reported to be living with dementia in Singapore.
Projections indicate that the number of dementia patients is expected to rise to 152,000 by the year 2030.

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Number of Dementia-afflicted Patients Over Five-Year Period and Future Projections for Singapore

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Ng Chee Meng

Ong Ye Kung

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Number of Dementia-afflicted Patients Over Five-Year Period and Future Projections for Singapore

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Ng Chee Meng

Ong Ye Kung

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