Singapore Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Overview
Singapore's labor force participation stood at 69.67% in 2025, a rise of +0.47pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 68.97% by 2026. Singapore ranked 29th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 68.46% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 68.71% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 68.97% | - | - |
| 2025 | 69.67% | +0.47pp | #29 |
| 2024 | 69.20% | −0.19pp | #31 |
| 2023 | 69.39% | −0.34pp | #32 |
| 2022 | 69.73% | −0.95pp | #31 |
| 2021 | 70.69% | +1.97pp | #26 |
| 2020 | 68.71% | −0.27pp | #30 |
| 2019 | 68.99% | +0.41pp | #34 |
| 2018 | 68.58% | −0.36pp | #34 |
| 2017 | 68.94% | −0.30pp | #35 |
| 2016 | 69.24% | −0.29pp | #36 |
| 2015 | 69.53% | +0.97pp | #32 |
| 2014 | 68.56% | +0.79pp | #38 |
| 2013 | 67.77% | −0.17pp | #41 |
| 2012 | 67.94% | +0.57pp | #39 |
| 2011 | 67.38% | +0.01pp | #44 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Singapore matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Singapore's labor force participation was 69.67% in 2025. Ranked 29th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.
Singapore's labor force participation peaked at 70.69% in 2021.
The lowest labor force participation in Singapore was 61.03% in 1990.
Singapore ranks 29th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Singapore's labor force participation is projected to reach 68.97% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Singapore in 2025 was 69.67%. This ranks 29th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_singapore_labor-force-participation,
title = {Singapore Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/singapore/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}