Published on 02 Oct 2024

Morning Shot: Singaporean deaths could outnumber births by first half of 2030s. How might that affect the labour force and when you can retire?

Podcast Feature of Asst Prof Shannon Ang

In this episode of Morning Shot, Shannon Ang, Assistant Professor from NTU’s School of Social Sciences Sociology Programme, offers expert insights into the long-term consequences of Singapore’s shifting demographics.

He delves into how these changes could affect the nation’s social dynamics, particularly in the context of Singapore’s multicultural and multiracial fabric.

As Singapore faces declining birth and rising death rates, Asst Prof Shannon Ang explores whether increasing migration from other parts of the world might reshape the country’s social landscape.

Tune in to hear directly from the sociologist on how these trends could impact Singapore’s future.