Singapore Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Singapore's youth unemployment stood at 6.78% in 2025, a rise of +0.45pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.70% by 2026. Singapore ranked 40th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 4.29% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 5.00% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 5.70% | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.78% | +0.45pp | #40 |
| 2024 | 6.33% | −2.19pp | #34 |
| 2023 | 8.52% | +0.59pp | #57 |
| 2022 | 7.92% | −1.58pp | #49 |
| 2021 | 9.50% | −1.06pp | #52 |
| 2020 | 10.56% | +2.93pp | #55 |
| 2019 | 7.63% | −0.81pp | #46 |
| 2018 | 8.44% | −0.90pp | #55 |
| 2017 | 9.34% | +0.61pp | #62 |
| 2016 | 8.72% | −0.17pp | #51 |
| 2015 | 8.89% | +0.52pp | #56 |
| 2014 | 8.38% | −0.53pp | #48 |
| 2013 | 8.90% | +0.37pp | #52 |
| 2012 | 8.53% | −0.34pp | #55 |
| 2011 | 8.87% | −0.55pp | #53 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Singapore matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Singapore's youth unemployment was 6.78% in 2025. Ranked 40th globally. This represents a 7.1% increase from the previous year.
Singapore's youth unemployment peaked at 12.49% in 2009.
The lowest youth unemployment in Singapore was 3.87% in 1991.
Singapore ranks 40th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Singapore's youth unemployment is projected to reach 5.70% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Singapore in 2025 was 6.78%. This ranks 40th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_singapore_youth-unemployment,
title = {Singapore Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/singapore/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}