You might be wondering: are Singaporeans Chinese? In this article, we will answer this question and some other related questions.
Are Singaporeans ethnically Chinese?
Although most Singaporeans are ethnic Chinese, there are also Singaporeans who are not. Chinese Singaporeans make up around three-quarters of the Singaporean population.
What percentage of Singaporeans are Chinese?
Based on a 2020 census in Singapore, 75.9% of Singaporeans are ethnic Chinese.
Can Singaporeans speak Chinese?
Not all Singaporeans speak Chinese. In 2010, there were an estimated 1.2 million Singaporean Mandarin Chinese speakers.
Where did Chinese Singaporeans come from?
Chinese Singaporeans are mostly the descendants of immigrants from southern China. The immigrants were from Chinese provinces like Guangdong and Fujian.
Are Chinese Singaporeans citizens of China?
No, Chinese Singaporeans are not Chinese citizens. Singapore is a sovereign state that is independent from China.
