Population of The Malay in Singapore
The figures below show the ethnic composition of the resident population in Singapore over the last 40 years.
| Ethnic | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2006 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 77.0 | 78.3 | 77.7 | 76.8 | 75.2 | 74.1 |
| Malays | 14.8 | 14.4 | 14.1 | 13.9 | 13.6 | 13.4 |
| Indians | 7.0 | 6.3 | 7.1 | 7.9 | 8.8 | 9.2 |
| Others | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 3.3 |
Source: Singapore Department of Statistics.
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