Unemployment Rate in Singapore remained unchanged at 2 percent in the second quarter of 2025 from 2 percent in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Singapore Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The number of employed people in Singapore was 4.02 million people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the number rose by 2.95 million people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. From 2024 to 2026, the number will increase by 60,000 people.The indicator describes the number of employed people. This refers to persons who during a pre-defined period, either: a) performed wage or salary work, b) held a formal attachment to their job (even if not currently working), (c) performed for-profit work for personal or family gain , (d) were with an enterprise although temporarily not at work for any specific reason.

In 2023, 8.3 percent of the labor force aged 15 to 24 years in Singapore were estimated to be unemployed. It was reported that over one million people who were 15 years and older who were in the labor force in 2022 had a degree. Youth tend to be in informal employment As compared to other countries in the Asia Pacific region, Singapore recorded one of the highest youth unemployment rates. Across the region, the majority of youths work in informal employment. This was found most among graduates in Singapore’s private universities, where many were either unemployed, or in part-time and temporary employment. Finding employment after higher education On average, almost 90 percent of university graduates would have managed to secure a job within six months of graduation. Since March 2020, the government has set up a few funds to assist these youths. For example, graduates from Singapore’s six universities will be provided with free training and courses upon graduation this year. Traineeship opportunities have also been extended to graduates of other post-secondary education institutions, such as the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and polytechnics.

Labor Force Participation Rate in Singapore decreased to 68.20 percent in 2024 from 68.60 percent in 2023. This dataset provides - Singapore Labor Force Participation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in Singapore increased to 4046.20 Thousand in 2024 from 3986.40 Thousand in 2023. This dataset provides - Singapore Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Singapore SG: Unemployment Rate data was reported at 2.200 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.950 % for 2016. Singapore SG: Unemployment Rate data is updated yearly, averaging 2.950 % from Dec 1984 (Median) to 2017, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.500 % in 1986 and a record low of 1.700 % in 1990. Singapore SG: Unemployment Rate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.IMF.IFS: Labour Force, Employment and Unemployment: Annual.

Graph and download economic data for Employment to Population Ratio for Singapore (SLEMPTOTLSPZSSGP) from 1991 to 2024 about Singapore, employment-population ratio, population, and employment.

Employment in Singapore increased by 12.90 in June of 2025. This dataset provides - Singapore Employment Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The 'Unemployment Rate Prel' in Singapore is a preliminary measure of the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed but actively seeking employment.-2025-01-26

In 2023, the citizen unemployment rate in Singapore was at *** percent. This was slightly higher than the resident unemployment rate. The citizen unemployment rate for 2021 decreased as a result of the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 'Unemployment Rate Final' in Singapore is a key economic indicator that measures the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.-2025-03-18

The unemployment rate in Singapore raised to around 4.1 percent in 2020 from 3.1 percent in the year before. For many economies, this would be considered overemployment, but Singapore may have a lower natural unemployment rate than other economies.

What’s wrong with overemployment?

When there are not enough workers, firms are forced to hire anyone who is available. This means that employers may not select the best applicants but rather anyone who applies. This leads to lower productivity, because workers are not finding the job for which they are best suited. Companies may also have to offer wages that are so high that they also lead to a rise in prices and thus, to a higher inflation.

Singapore may be different

Singapore has a small, open economy. It has the highest gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in the region, indicating that it is an advanced economy. This is largely due to the small population, which is almost entirely urban. As such, its workforce may be better matched to employer needs, which would reduce the natural level of unemployment.

SG: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 9.272 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.271 % for 2016. SG: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 9.466 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.785 % in 2012 and a record low of 5.817 % in 2000. SG: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Self-employed workers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners or in cooperative, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs.' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced. Self-employed workers include four sub-categories of employers, own-account workers, members of producers' cooperatives, and contributing family workers.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Singapore SG: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 3.820 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.530 % for 2013. Singapore SG: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 6.250 % from Dec 1994 (Median) to 2015, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.940 % in 2006 and a record low of 2.530 % in 2013. Singapore SG: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with a basic level of education who are unemployed. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;

Dataset from Singapore Department of Statistics. For more information, visit https://data.gov.sg/datasets/d_64c9443f13f603f552c5d2a4e65aac9a/view

This dataset provides values for UNEMPLOYMENT RATE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Dataset from Ministry of Manpower. For more information, visit https://data.gov.sg/datasets/d_ca7a8eedf7b8cbe05d5a140a6dc9fc3c/view

The 'Unemployment Rate Final' in Singapore is a key economic indicator that measures the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.-2025-12-11

Dataset from Singapore Department of Statistics. For more information, visit https://data.gov.sg/datasets/d_285a079d823a1cc22dffb9cac325f81a/view

The 'Unemployment Rate Final' in Singapore is a key economic indicator that measures the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.-2025-09-16