More couples meeting through online dating sites or apps: Survey


The proportion of those who met through online channels grew to 29 per cent in 2021. - ST FILE

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): More couples are meeting through online dating sites or apps, according to National Population and Talent Division survey findings released on Monday (Oct 10).

Of the respondents who were single and currently dating, the proportion of those who met through online channels has grown - from 7 per cent in 2012 to 29 per cent in 2021.

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