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Singapore's

Economic indicators

30

World ranked

Singapore ranks 30 in the world by current economic output

$501.4bn

Nominal GDP (US$)

GDP reflects the overall size and economic strength of the country's economy.

8

APAC ranked

Singapore is ranked 8 in APAC by economic output in the region

GDP growth (%)

GDP growth explained

The chart compares how GDP has grown for Singapore, its region, and the world over the last seven years. Positive growth indicates an expanding economy; negative growth may signal contraction and affect hiring activity.

3%

Current rate

▼ 1.8% reduction

Inflation represents the rate at which prices rise and purchasing power diminishes. High inflation may prompt employees to seek higher wages, potentially impacting company profitability and hiring strategies.

Singapore's inflation rate

16 weeks

Maternity leave

16-week paid maternity at 100% salary, split before/after birth; 2-week paternity leave at salary up to $2500/week; in Singapore, fathers can share 4 weeks of maternity leave.

14 days

Sick leave

Employees with 3+ months of service are entitled to up to 14 days of paid sick leave and 60 days of hospitalization leave, with salary paid by the employer. Outpatient and hospitalization leave days increase with the length of service.

Cost of living

Cost of living index explained

The cost of living has a direct impact on salary expectations and the competitiveness of compensation packages. It can influence the appeal of certain locations for both employers and candidates.

Singapore's

Labor market

Singapore vs world population age distribution

5.7m

Population

Singapore has a population of about 5.7m. The chart compares its age distribution with the world average—useful context for workforce size and long-term hiring demand.

11 days

Minimum annual holidays

Minimum annual holidays reflect mandated leave. Hiring in countries with high allowances (over 25 days) may require emphasizing work-life balance when recruiting.

45 hrs

Average working full time week

Standard workweek: Mon-Fri, up to 9 hrs/day or 44 hrs/week. Overtime not required by law and often considered part of the salary.

3.5%

Current percentage

▼ 0.1% reduction

Singapore's unemployment rate is healthy, indicating a well functioning labor market with good job opportunities for most people. Between 2022 and 2023, there was a small decrease in unemployment, suggesting continued economic stability with a slight improvement in job availability

Unemployment rate

Singapore's

Top performing companies and industries

Top performing companies

  • Flex
  • Jardine Cycle & Carriage
  • Golden Agri-Resources

Top industries

  • electronics
  • financial services
  • petroleum refining

Ratio of males to females (by age)

76 / 62

Male

In Singapore there is a medium gap in participation rates between males and females, indicating moderate inequality with some progress towards gender parity.

Singapore's

Religion and ethnicity

Religion

In religiously diverse countries, a broad sourcing and engagement approach whilst appealing to inclusive practices resonates with this candidate market. In homogeneous environments, understanding dominant cultural norms is often more important when engaging with talent.

Ethnicity

In ethnically diverse countries, there may be a greater variety of candidates with different cultural backgrounds. Employers may need to focus more on inclusive hiring practices to attract talent from across different ethnic groups.