Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Singapore
Singapore: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 68.35 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Singapore, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Singapore is 68.35, measured in 2027. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Singapore peaked at 68.35 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 60.22, in 1992.
That places Singapore 24th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 37 years of available data.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Singapore, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 60.32 | — |
| 1992 | 60.22 | -0.2% |
| 1993 | 60.53 | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 61.04 | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 61.58 | +0.9% |
| 1996 | 61.93 | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 63.12 | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 62.95 | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 62.1 | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 62.95 | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 63 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 60.97 | -3.2% |
| 2003 | 60.86 | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 60.8 | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 61.55 | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 63.12 | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 62.94 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 63.98 | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 62.67 | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 64.59 | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 64.75 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 65.42 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 65.15 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 65.99 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 66.89 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 66.42 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 66.05 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 66.1 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 66.85 | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 65.89 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 67.41 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 67.23 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 67 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 67.31 | +0.5% |
| 2025 | 67.71 | +0.6% |
| 2026 | 67.92 | +0.3% |
| 2027 | 68.35 | +0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 61.53 | 60.22 | 63.12 | 9 |
| 2000s | 62.28 | 60.8 | 63.98 | 10 |
| 2010s | 65.82 | 64.59 | 66.89 | 10 |
| 2020s | 67.35 | 65.89 | 68.35 | 8 |
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More work & labour data for Singapore
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.967 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.9557 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.9779 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.1059 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6,575 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 0 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,077 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,086 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 4,163 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, per unit 0 1000 No per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Singapore?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Singapore was 68.35 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 68.35 in 2027.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 60.22 in 1992.
- How does Singapore rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Singapore ranks 24th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Singapore data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.