End Monthly Unemployment Situation August 2025

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End Monthly Unemployment Situation – August 2025

For release: 10 October 2025

Unemployment rates declined slightly in August 2025 at the overall (1.9%) and for residents (2.7%), while remaining stable for citizens (3.0%) There were 65,800 unemployed residents¹ in August 2025, of whom 59,700 were citizens.^2,3

While the labour market remains resilient, it faces headwinds. There are emerging signs of softening in some outward-oriented sectors, reflecting ongoing global uncertainty. These conditions present downside risks that may slow hiring in the months ahead.

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 Explanatory Notes for more information.