Singapore Unemployment Rate — 2026 Data, Trend & Forecast
Singapore's unemployment rate was 2.82% in December 2025, up from 2.74% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 2.74%.
Singapore's unemployment rate stands at 2.82% as of December 2025. The unemployment rate currently sits at 2.82% (up from 2.74% in the prior year). Across the tracked window it has ranged between 2.18% and 5.93%, and is 0.08% higher than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 226 economies tracked on this platform, Singapore ranks #183 on unemployment rate by latest value. It rose from 2.74% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 2.74%.
What's driving it
Joblessness tracks the business cycle, labour-force participation and structural shifts in industry, and tends to lag changes in output.
Recent readings
| Period | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 2.82% |
| Dec 2024 | 2.74% |
| Dec 2023 | 3.44% |
| Dec 2022 | 3.59% |
| Dec 2021 | 4.64% |
| Dec 2020 | 4.10% |
| Dec 2019 | 3.10% |
| Dec 2018 | 3.61% |
Data: The World Bank — World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0) Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
What Is the Unemployment Rate in Singapore in 2026?
Singapore's unemployment rate was 2.82% in December 2025, up from 2.74% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 2.74%.
Is the unemployment rate rising or falling in Singapore?
It rose in the latest reading — 2.82% in December 2025 versus 2.74% a year earlier. Year on year it is higher.
What is unemployment rate?
It measures the share of the labour force that is without work but actively seeking a job.