In 2023, the labor force employment rate of those aged 15 years and above in Singapore was 66.2 percent. Singapore has enjoyed a relatively stable employment rate. In the face of a rapidly aging population, however, it faces higher demand for labor in the workforce. Aging population While Singapore is likely to continue with the strategies of migration and input from foreign labor supply as a means to maintain labor force growth, there is a need to expand the resident labor force at the same time by tapping older age groups as well as women. The minimum retirement age in Singapore is set at 62 years old, however 31.5 percent of residents aged 65 years old were still employed or seeking employment. A profile of older workers in Singapore showed that a large proportion of the current cohort of workers tend to be less educated, and thus many are employed in low-skilled jobs and hence receive lesser wages. It is thus a challenge to raise labor productivity and to enhance their long-term employability in an unstable economic climate. Women in the workforce The female labor force participation rate in Singapore places the city-state behind countries in the APAC region like Vietnam, Cambodia and New Zealand despite higher education attainment amongst women in recent years. The gender gap in the local labor force only emerges when women enter their 30s. In addressing this issue, ad hoc flexible work arrangements, such as unplanned time-off and telecommuting were introduced in recent years. Singapore has also implemented several enhanced maternity benefits and leave schemes for working parents.

The number of employed people in Singapore stood at approximately 4.02 million people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the number rose by around 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 about 60 thousand 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.

Unemployment Rate in Singapore increased to 2 percent in the first quarter of 2025 from 1.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024. 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.

Employment in Singapore increased by 7 in March of 2025. This dataset provides - Singapore Employment Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2023, the employment rate for residents in this age group was at **** percent, which is lower than the previous year. The employment rate for residents between 25 to 64 years old has remained relatively constant for the past five years.

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.

In 2024, the labor force participation rate in Singapore was at 68.2 percent. In that year, residents aged between 30 and 34 years old had the highest labor force participation rate. Singapore has also seen an increasing participation rate for those aged 65 years and above in the last ten years.

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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.

Singapore youth unemployment rate for 2024 was 7.82%, a 0.65% decline from 2023.

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<li>Singapore youth unemployment rate for 2023 was <strong>8.46%</strong>, a <strong>0.54% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Singapore youth unemployment rate for 2022 was <strong>7.92%</strong>, a <strong>1.58% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Singapore youth unemployment rate for 2021 was <strong>9.50%</strong>, a <strong>1.06% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
</ul>Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.

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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.

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 Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 36.486 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 37.697 % for 2022. Singapore Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 39.980 % from Dec 1957 (Median) to 2023, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.450 % in 1980 and a record low of 27.770 % in 2000. Singapore Labour Force Participation Rate: Youth Adults: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Labour Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.ILO.LFS: Labour Force Participation Rate: By Sex and Age: Annual.

In 2023, the female labor force participation rate in Singapore was at 62.6 percent. This places Singapore behind countries in the APAC region like Vietnam and New Zealand. Demand for female labor Women's participation rate in the labor force varies with age. From the ages of 25 to 29, the labor force participation rate of males and females in Singapore is comparable. The gender gap in the local labor force only emerges when women enter their 30s. Generally, however, the men were more active in the workforce than women. This too is reflected in the boardroom. In 2019, just 18.4 percent of members of boards of directors in Singapore were women. Female labor force and an aging population In the face of a rapidly aging population, there is a higher demand for labor in Singapore’s workforce. The labor force participation rate for women aged 65 years and older increased by almost ten percent in the past decade . Measures were introduced by some firms in recent years to ease women’s participation in the workforce. This includes ad hoc flexible work arrangements, such as unplanned time-off and telecommuting. Singapore has also implemented several enhanced maternity benefits and leave schemes for working parents.

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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;

SG: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data was reported at 59.213 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 59.504 % for 2016. SG: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 49.846 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 59.737 % in 2015 and a record low of 47.104 % in 1991. SG: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female 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. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Singapore: Unemployment rate forecast: The latest value from 2030 is 1.9 percent, unchanged from 1.9 percent in 2029. In comparison, the world average is 6.28 percent, based on data from 100 countries. Historically, the average for Singapore from 1980 to 2030 is 2.67 percent. The minimum value, 1.43 percent, was reached in 1997 while the maximum of 6.28 percent was recorded in 1982.