In 2025, the number of employed people in Singapore stands at approximately 4.05 million people.
Fluctuating rise between 1980 and 2025 Compared to the earliest depicted observation from 1980 there is a total increase by approximately 2.98 million people. Looking at the trajectory between 1980 and 2025, one can observe that this increase however did not happen continuously.
Continuous rise between 2025 and 2026 The number will be close to 4.08 million people in 2026, according to forecasts. Compared to 2025 this is an overall increase by approximately 30 thousand people. This growth reflects a steady upward trend.
The indicator describes the number of employed people. This refers to persons who during a pre-defined period, either: a) performed wage or salary work, b) held a formal attachment to their job (even if not currently working), (c) performed for-profit work for personal or family gain , (d) were with an enterprise although temporarily not at work for any specific reason.
Number of employed people from 1980 to 2026 in Singapore
(in million people)
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IMF. (April 29, 2025). Number of employed people from 1980 to 2026 in Singapore (in million people) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 07, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/795438/employment-in-singapore/
IMF. "Number of employed people from 1980 to 2026 in Singapore (in million people)." Chart. April 29, 2025. Statista. Accessed June 07, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/795438/employment-in-singapore/
IMF. (2025). Number of employed people from 1980 to 2026 in Singapore (in million people). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 07, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/795438/employment-in-singapore/
IMF. "Number of Employed People from 1980 to 2026 in Singapore (in Million People)." Statista, Statista Inc., 29 Apr 2025, https://www.statista.com/statistics/795438/employment-in-singapore/
IMF, Number of employed people from 1980 to 2026 in Singapore (in million people) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/795438/employment-in-singapore/ (last visited June 07, 2025)
Number of employed people from 1980 to 2026 in Singapore (in million people) [Graph], IMF, April 29, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/795438/employment-in-singapore/
