Singapore Unemployment Rate — 2026 Data, Trend & Forecast
Singapore's unemployment rate was 3.25% in December 2025, down from 3.31% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 3.31%.
Singapore's unemployment rate stands at 3.25% as of December 2025. The unemployment rate currently sits at 3.25% (down from 3.31% in the prior year). Across the tracked window it has ranged between 1.96% and 6.84%, and is 0.05% lower than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 226 economies tracked on this platform, Singapore ranks #166 on unemployment rate by latest value. It fell from 3.31% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 3.31%.
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 | 3.25% |
| Dec 2024 | 3.31% |
| Dec 2023 | 3.44% |
| Dec 2022 | 3.59% |
| Dec 2021 | 4.64% |
| Dec 2020 | 5.24% |
| Dec 2019 | 3.12% |
| Dec 2018 | 3.88% |
Data: Source: ILOSTAT, International Labour Organization (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 3.25% in December 2025, down from 3.31% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 3.31%.
Is the unemployment rate rising or falling in Singapore?
It fell in the latest reading — 3.25% in December 2025 versus 3.31% a year earlier. Year on year it is lower.
What is unemployment rate?
It measures the share of the labour force that is without work but actively seeking a job.