End Monthly Unemployment Situation February 2026

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End Monthly Unemployment Situation – February 2026

For release: 10 April 2026

Unemployment rates remained relatively stable in February 2026 (overall: 2.0%; resident: 2.8%; citizen: 2.9%), and continued to stay within the non-recessionary range. There were 68,300 unemployed residents¹ in February 2026, of whom 59,600 were citizens.^2,3

While unemployment rates remain stable at present, the ongoing Middle East conflict poses potential downside risks, with possible spillover effects on the labour market which could place upward pressure on unemployment in the quarters ahead.

Unemployment Rates (Seasonally Adjusted)

Manpower Research and Statistics Department,
Ministry of Manpower

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1 “Residents” refer to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
2 Based on seasonally adjusted data on number of unemployed persons.
3 Refer to Explanatory Notes for more information.