A Singapore Government Agency Website

Official website links end with .gov.sg
Secure websites use HTTPS
Look for a lock () or https:// as an added precaution. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Sign In
Report: Singaporeans In The Workforce
Released on:11/10/2011 12:00 AM

Report: ​Singaporeans In The Workforce

Singaporeans have one of the highest employment rates internationally. Many are gainfully employed, as reflected in the high proportion of Singapore citizens in employment and the low unemployment rate.

The median income of Singaporeans has increased in real terms, despite experiencing three recessions over the decade. Coupled with an improving employment rate, the median household income per household member has increased at a faster rate.

This occasional paper analyses the performance of Singapore citizens in the workforce and the changes over time.