Short Answer
There is no official Singapore PR approval rate. ICA does not publish one, and the Government does not publish the total number of PR applications received. Any website quoting a precise approval percentage should be treated with caution unless it names a reliable source.
What the Official Figures Show
The Government does publish how many people are granted PR. These are the main official figures, with the period and population each one refers to.
| Figure | Period | Refers to | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35,264 | 2024 (Jan–Dec) | Individuals granted permanent residency | Population in Brief 2025 (data: ICA) |
| About 33,000 a year | Average, 2020–2024 | Permanent residencies granted per year | Population in Brief 2025 |
| About 31,700 a year | Average, 2015–2019 | Permanent residencies granted per year | Population in Brief 2025 |
| About 35,000 | 2025 | PRs granted, as stated by DPM Gan | Committee of Supply Debate 2026 speech |
| About 40,000 a year | Next five years (from 2026) | Estimated intake (not a fixed quota); actual number adjusted year by year | Committee of Supply Debate 2026 speech |
| About 540,000 | Recent years | Total PR population (stable) | Committee of Supply Debate 2026 speech |
"The exact number of PRs and citizenships granted each year depends on several factors, including the number and quality of applications received and our changing needs." — Population in Brief 2025.
In February 2026, DPM Gan Kim Yong said the Government will adjust the actual number of immigrants taken in year by year, depending on TFR trends, other demographic factors, and the number and suitability of applicants.
The Government estimates an intake of about 40,000 PRs annually over the next five years, while noting that the actual number will be adjusted year by year.
Why These Figures Are Not an Approval Rate
An approval rate needs two numbers for the same period: how many applications were decided, and how many of those were approved. The Government publishes only the second kind of figure (PRs granted). It does not publish the number of applications received or decided. Without that, no meaningful approval percentage can be calculated.
Grant figures also cover everyone granted PR in a year, including family members and applicants under different schemes, whose applications may have been submitted in earlier years.
PR Intake Is Not the Same Thing as Your Probability of Approval
PR intake is not the same thing as an individual's probability of approval. National figures describe how many people were granted PR across the whole population. They say nothing about how ICA will assess one particular application. ICA says it considers each applicant's family ties, economic contributions, qualifications, age, family profile and length of residency. Two applicants in the same year can receive different outcomes, and a rise in national intake does not tell you how your own application will be decided.
To understand the factors ICA publishes, read how ICA assesses PR applications. For background on the planned intake, see our article on Singapore PR and citizenship intake in 2026.
If you want a structured look at your own profile, EasyPR's PR readiness assessment is an independent readiness screen. It is not an approval-rate calculator, it is not an ICA assessment, and it does not predict your outcome.
What Applicants Can Usefully Focus On
- Check that you are eligible under an ICA scheme (see PR eligibility).
- Make sure your documents are complete, current and consistent.
- Present the information ICA says it considers clearly and accurately, rather than trying to estimate a percentage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official Singapore PR approval rate?
There is no official figure. The Government publishes how many people are granted PR each year, but not how many applications are received, so an approval rate cannot be calculated from public data.
How many people were granted Singapore PR in 2024?
According to Population in Brief 2025, 35,264 individuals were granted permanent residency in 2024 (full calendar year, source: ICA).
How many PRs does Singapore plan to take in over the next five years?
At the Committee of Supply Debate on 26 February 2026, DPM Gan Kim Yong said the Government estimates an intake of about 40,000 PRs annually over the next five years, while noting that the actual number will be adjusted year by year.
Does a higher PR intake mean my application is more likely to be approved?
Not necessarily. National intake is an aggregate figure. ICA assesses each individual application on its own merits, and the public figures do not tell you the likelihood of any individual outcome.
Official Sources
- Population in Brief 2025 (NPTD) — PRs granted in 2024 and five-year averages; data from ICA
- Speech by DPM Gan Kim Yong, Committee of Supply Debate 2026 (26 Feb 2026) — 2025 grants and planned intake
- ICA — Apply for PR (assessment factors)
About EasyPR
This article was prepared by the EasyPR Research Team. EasyPR is an independent Singapore PR consultancy. We review official ICA guidance, government announcements and population reports to explain the PR process in plain language.
EasyPR is an independent consultancy and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) or any Singapore Government agency. You can apply for PR directly with ICA yourself; using EasyPR is optional, and EasyPR cannot influence or speed up ICA's decisions. Sections marked "Official ICA information" summarise government sources; sections marked "EasyPR guidance" or "EasyPR analysis" are our own view. All PR decisions are made solely by ICA, and no one can guarantee approval.