Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) in Singapore
Singapore: Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) was 22.82 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) in Singapore, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in Singapore is 22.82, measured in 2027.
The figure is up 17.9% on the previous year and down 77.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in Singapore peaked at 133.63 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 19.36, in 2026.
That places Singapore 146th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
Time-related underemployment (ILO modelled estimates) in Singapore, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 91 | — |
| 2006 | 91.93 | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 92.72 | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 100.88 | +8.8% |
| 2009 | 114.46 | +13.5% |
| 2010 | 124.53 | +8.8% |
| 2011 | 132.21 | +6.2% |
| 2012 | 129.25 | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 126.54 | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 106.6 | -15.8% |
| 2015 | 93.93 | -11.9% |
| 2016 | 97.28 | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 100.02 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 101.28 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 104.38 | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 133.63 | +28.0% |
| 2021 | 114.32 | -14.4% |
| 2022 | 99.92 | -12.6% |
| 2023 | 77.08 | -22.9% |
| 2024 | 20.25 | -73.7% |
| 2025 | 21.32 | +5.3% |
| 2026 | 19.36 | -9.2% |
| 2027 | 22.82 | +17.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 98.2 | 91 | 114.46 | 5 |
| 2010s | 111.6 | 93.93 | 132.21 | 10 |
| 2020s | 63.59 | 19.36 | 133.63 | 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 time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in Singapore?
- Time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) in Singapore was 22.82 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 133.63 in 2020.
- What is the lowest time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.36 in 2026.
- How does Singapore rank for time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Singapore ranks 146th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is time-related underemployment (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Singapore data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Time-related underemployment (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. Persons in time-related underemployment comprise all persons in employment, who satisfy the following three criteria during the reference period: a) are willing to work additional hours; b) are available to work additional hours i.e., are ready, within a specified subsequent period, to work additional hours, given opportunities for additional work; and c) worked less than a threshold relating to working time i.e., persons whose hours actually worked in all jobs during the reference period were below a threshold, to be chosen according to national circumstances. For details, refer to the Resolution concerning the measurement of underemployment and inadequate employment situations. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.