Singapore turns matchmaker amid rock-bottom birthrate
Summary
Singapore created a new dating platform called FirstDate to help single government workers find partners, using a special algorithm to match them. This effort is part of Singapore’s plan to raise its very low birthrate, which is causing concerns about the country's future population and economy.Key Facts
- FirstDate is a dating app for single public servants aged 21 to 35 in Singapore.
- The app matches people one at a time based on a survey about their interests, habits, and values.
- Singapore’s birthrate fell to a historic low of 0.87 children per woman in 2025.
- Less than 30,000 babies were born in Singapore in 2025.
- The government offers up to 70,000 Singapore dollars (about $55,000) in financial benefits for each child until age 17.
- Singapore’s population might shrink by the early 2040s without changes, causing fewer workers to support older people.
- Singapore relies on immigration, expecting 25,000 to 30,000 new citizens per year for the next five years.
- Many Singaporeans prefer not to have children and enjoy lifestyles focused on careers and pets instead.
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