Similarly, 60% of those who already have children share the same perception, suggesting a traditional financial expectation from family members. In contrast, only 45% of married couples without children share the same sentiment.
Children are still predominantly seen as “great investments” for retirement among Singapore residents, according to the Manulife Asia Care Survey 2024.
The survey — which engaged 1,038 Singapore residents aged 25 to 60 — found that 60% of respondents intending to have children view them as “great investments”.
