新加坡位於東南亞，是一個面積狹小的島國，總面積僅為735.7平方公里，但人口約有604萬，人口密度極高，達到每平方公里約8200人，居世界前列。從民族結構來看，新加坡以華人為主，佔總人口的74％，其次是馬來人佔13％，印度人佔11％。雖然目前華人在新加坡社會中仍占主導地位，但印度裔人口的比例正持續上升，未來可能對華人的主導地位構成一定挑戰。根據新加坡統計局的數據，目前新加坡印度裔公民佔比已達11％，而2014年僅為9.2％，顯示印度裔人口呈現穩定增長的趨勢。值得注意的是，這一數字僅指取得新加坡國籍的印度裔公民，而實際居住在新加坡的印度人數量更高，因為部分印度人仍以外籍勞工身份在新加坡工作和生活。因此，走在新加坡的街道上，越來越多的印度面孔成為城市的一部分。

印度裔人口增長的原因主要與新加坡的人口政策和經濟結構有關。隨著新加坡經濟快速發展，許多本地華人不願從事體力勞動或低薪工作，導致勞動力短缺。為了彌補這一缺口，新加坡政府決定引進外籍人口，但同時考慮到新加坡的多元種族結構，需要在華人、馬來人和印度人之間保持平衡。由於印度裔在新加坡的比例相對較低，因此政府特別引進印度技術移民。

2005年，新加坡與印度簽署《新印全面經濟合作協定》（Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement, CECA），正式啟動印度人才引進計劃。由於印度在軟件與科技產業具備較強實力，新加坡吸引了大量印度專業技術人才來工作。這些技術移民在新加坡站穩腳跟後，往往會將親屬接來，進一步促進了印度裔人口的增長。

根據人口統計與研究推算，到2040年，新加坡印度裔人口比例可能會增至15％。隨著印度裔人口的不斷增加，他們在新加坡社會、經濟和文化生活中的影響力也將逐步提升，成為城市多元化格局中不可忽視的重要群體。新加坡印度人口的增加，不僅反映人口政策的調控，也折射出全球化背景下勞動力流動與城市人口結構演變的趨勢。

Singapore, located in Southeast Asia, is a small island nation with a total area of only 735.7 square kilometers but a population of approximately 6.04 million, making it one of the most densely populated countries in the world, with around 8,200 people per square kilometer. In terms of ethnic composition, Singapore is predominantly Chinese, who make up 74% of the population, followed by Malays at 13% and Indians at 11%. While the Chinese community continues to hold a dominant position in Singaporean society, the proportion of Indian residents has been steadily increasing, potentially challenging the current demographic balance in the future. According to Singapore’s statistics, Indian citizens now account for 11% of the population, up from 9.2% in 2014, indicating a clear growth trend. Notably, this figure only represents Indian citizens who have obtained Singaporean nationality; the actual number of Indians living and working in Singapore, including foreign workers, is higher. Consequently, it is increasingly common to see Indian faces in Singaporean streets and public spaces.

The growth of the Indian population in Singapore is largely related to the country’s population policies and economic needs. As Singapore’s economy has developed rapidly, many local Chinese residents have shown reluctance to take on manual labor or lower-paying jobs, resulting in a labor shortage. To address this gap, the Singaporean government introduced foreign workers, while also taking into account the nation’s multi-ethnic balance among Chinese, Malays, and Indians. Since the Indian community has historically had the smallest proportion among the three major ethnic groups, the government has actively encouraged the immigration of skilled Indian professionals.

In 2005, Singapore and India signed the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA), formally establishing a framework for attracting Indian talent. India’s strengths in software and technology industries have made Indian professionals highly sought after in Singapore. Many of these skilled immigrants later bring family members to join them, further increasing the Indian population in the country.

Based on demographic projections, the proportion of Indians in Singapore could reach 15% by 2040. As the Indian community continues to grow, its influence on Singapore’s social, economic, and cultural life is expected to expand, becoming an increasingly significant part of the nation’s multicultural landscape. The rise of the Indian population in Singapore not only reflects government efforts to manage labor and population needs but also highlights broader trends of labor mobility and urban demographic evolution in a globalized world.