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Report: Monthly Unemployment Situation April 2022
Released on:6/6/2022 10:30 AM

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Monthly Unemployment Situation – April​ 2022
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​​For release: 6 June​​​​ 2022​
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Unemployment rates stayed low, after declining to pre-COVID levels in February 2022. Unemployment rate trended lower over the month for citizens in April 2022 (from 3.2% to 3.1%), and held steady at its pre-pandemic levels for residents (3.0%) and the overall labour force (2.2%). 72,400 residents1​ were unemployed in April 2022, including 64,800 citizens.​2,3

As the improving economy continues to drive the demand for workers and hiring expectations among firms were positive, we expect unemployment rates to stay low amid a tight labour market. Still, downside risks remain – the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and prolonged global supply disruptions could moderate labour demand.

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Unemployment Rates (Seasonally Adjusted)
 
Unemployment Rates (Seasonally Adjusted) ​​​​

Source: Labour Force Survey, Manpower Research &​​​ Statistics Department, MOM


 
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 Explanator​y​ Notes for more information.