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National Population and Talent Division

Who We Are

Find out more about the National Population and Talent Division.

Last updated on 10 September 2026

The National Population and Talent Division (NPTD) was established on 1 January 2011 under the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). It strives to achieve a sustainable population for Singapore by driving the formulation, coordination and review of Government policies related to population and talent. On 1 Aug 2016, NPTD was brought under Strategy Group which supports the Prime Minister and his Cabinet to establish national priorities and strengthen strategic alignment across Government.

NPTD comprises two Directorates:

  • The Population Policy & Planning Directorate (PPD) leads and coordinates Whole-of-Government efforts to tackle the challenges and seize the opportunities associated with Singapore’s current and future population. The team’s specific tasks include policy reviews, population planning/projections, and policy research to drive and coordinate Singapore’s immediate and longer term population strategies.

  • The Marriage & Parenthood Policy Directorate (MPPD) leads and coordinates Whole-of-Government efforts to support marriages and births in Singapore. The team formulates and reviews policies, informed by research and data analyses, to foster a more family-friendly Singapore.