Singapore’s population is ageing rapidly. By 2030, around 1 in 4 Singaporeans will be aged 65 or above, up from 1 in 10 in 2010.
To prepare for this major demographic challenge, a Ministerial Committee on Ageing (MCA) was established in 2007, bringing together multiple government agencies to coordinate efforts relating to population ageing.
Beyond policy changes, the MCA also encourages and supports ground-up, inter-ministerial and people-private-public collaborations.
In 2015, the MCA launched the first Action Plan for Successful Ageing. It acts as a whole-of-nation blueprint for Singaporeans to age gracefully and confidently, and comprises over 70 initiatives across various domains including health, social welfare, employment, and infrastructure, supported by technology and innovation.
To ensure that our plans for Singapore’s ageing landscape remain relevant for seniors of today and tomorrow, the Action Plan was refreshed in 2023 to chart out further shifts in response to a greater diversity in experiences, aspirations, and needs of seniors.