Research & Statistics

Residents in Sheltered Homes

Residents in Government Welfare Homes by Gender

​The fourth survey on participation in gambling activities among Singapore Residents, following similar studies conducted in 2005, 2008 and 2011.

​Number of Users of Programmes for Persons with Disabilities.

This study aims to understand the needs of families in Singapore and examine the impact of work pressure, various socio-economic factors and the perception of family-related policies on family relationships.

MCYS commissions surveys to understand senior citizens, their needs, household characteristics, health status, etc.

​The Office of the Public Guardian works towards protecting the dignity and interests of individuals who lack mental capacity and are vulnerable as well as encouraging proactive planning for the possible loss of mental capacity.

​The Children and Young Persons' Act states that a juvenile is a male or female person who is 7 years or above and below 16 years.

MSF, with support from the Department of Statistics, conducted a study on the stability of resident marriages over time and across different marriage cohorts (1987 to 2015). 

The MSF Youth Homes (i.e. Singapore Boys’ Home and Singapore Girls’ Home) function as a Place of Detention and a Juvenile Rehabilitation Centre for youths who are in conflict with the law, as well as a Place of Safety for youths who are beyond parental control or in need of care and protection.