Fatal occupational injuries among employees in Singapore
Singapore: Fatal occupational injuries among employees was 0.99 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.99
Change on year
down 23.8%
World rank
68th
of 79 countries
All-time high
11.81
in 2003
All-time low
0.9
in 2020
Years of data
24
2000–2023
Fatal occupational injuries among employees in Singapore, 2000–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Singapore recorded 0.99 for fatal occupational injuries among employees in 2023.
That represents a change of down 23.8% on the previous year and down 52.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fatal occupational injuries among employees in Singapore peaked at 11.81 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0.9, in 2020.
Singapore ranks 68th of 79 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.75 | 2.8 | 11.81 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.78 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.07 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
More work & labour data for Singapore
- 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)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 69.7% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 75.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fatal occupational injuries among employees in Singapore?
- Fatal occupational injuries among employees in Singapore was 0.99 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fatal occupational injuries among employees recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 11.81 in 2003.
- What is the lowest fatal occupational injuries among employees recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9 in 2020.
- How does Singapore rank for fatal occupational injuries among employees?
- Singapore ranks 68th out of 79 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fatal occupational injuries among employees rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Fatal occupational injuries among employees. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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