Sikhism in Singapore

Sikhism in Singapore
Total population
12,000 (2020)
0.3% of the total Singaporean population
Religions
Sikhism
Languages
MalayMandarinTamilPunjabiHindiUrdu

Singaporean Sikhs numbered 12,051 at the country's 2020 census, forming the country's sixth largest religious group at 0.35% of the population,[1] but Sikhs form a religious minority in Singapore. Sikhism in Singapore has its roots in the military and policing forces of the British Empire. Currently, there are 12,000–15,000 Sikhs in Singapore.[2] There are 7 gurdwaras along with a missionary society, a welfare society, two youth organizations and two sports clubs.[3] Most Sikhs are from the Jat community.

  1. ^ "Full report of 2021 Census" (PDF). p. 213. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  2. ^ Iyer, Raman. "Sikhs in Singapore: Turbanators with rich tradition of donning uniform". Retrieved 9 March 2011.
  3. ^ "Sikhs benefited from Singapore prosperity, says CSGB president". hindustantimes.com. 24 August 2015. Archived from the original on 24 August 2015. Retrieved 26 August 2015.