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Singapore Q3 Jobless Rate Confirmed at Near A Decade-High
Singapore’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched higher to 2.3 percent in the September quarter 2019 from 2.2 percent in the previous period and in line with the preliminary estimate. This was the highest jobless rate since the fourth quarter 2009, as more workers were retrenched while hiring sentiments remained cautious, with the number of job vacancies continuing to fall.
Published on 2019-12-12

Singapore Q3 Jobless Rate Highest in Near A Decade
Singapore’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged up to 2.3 percent in the September quarter 2019, the highest since the fourth quarter 2009, from 2.2 percent in the previous three periods, a preliminary estimate showed. The increase in unemployment rates occurred as more workers were retrenched when there were still vacancies available, suggesting some mismatch in the labour market.
Published on 2019-10-25

Singapore Q2 Jobless Rate Confirmed at 2.2%
Singapore’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 2.2 percent in the June quarter 2019, unchanged from the previous two periods and in line with the preliminary estimate and market expectations, final figure showed. This remained the highest jobless rate since the second quarter 2017 on the back of rising global economic headwinds, with job vacancies falling for the second straight quarter as hiring sentiments turned cautious.
Published on 2019-09-12

Singapore Jobless Rate Steady at 2.2% in Q2
Singapore’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 2.2 percent in the June quarter 2019, unchanged from the previous two periods, a preliminary estimate showed. It remained the highest jobless rate since the second quarter 2017, amid rising global uncertainties and ongoing trade tensions.
Published on 2019-07-26

Singapore Q1 Jobless Rate Confirmed at 1-1/2 Year-High
Singapore’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate came in at 2.2 percent in the first quarter 2019, unchanged from the previous period's 1-1/2 year-high and in line with the preliminary estimate. Amid a slowdown in the economy, lay-offs rose while job vacancies fell for the first time in two years.
Published on 2019-06-13

Singapore Jobless Rate Holds Steady at 1-1/2-Year High
Singapore’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 2.2 percent in the first quarter 2019, unchanged from the previous period, a preliminary estimate showed. It remained the highest jobless rate since the second quarter of 2017, amid signs of external economic headwinds and uncertainties this year.
Published on 2019-04-26

Singapore Q4 Jobless Rate Confirmed at 1-1/2-Year High
Singapore’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 2.2 percent in the December quarter 2018 from 2.1 percent in the previous period and in line with the preliminary estimate, final data showed. It was the highest jobless rate since the second quarter 2017 on the back of continued expansion in domestic economy. Considering full 2018, unemployment rate inched lower to 2.1 percent from 2.2 percent in 2017.
Published on 2019-03-14

Singapore Q4 Jobless Rate Highest in 1-1/2 Years
Singapore’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged up to 2.2 percent in the December quarter of 2018 from 2.1 percent in the previous period, a preliminary estimate showed. It was the highest jobless rate since the second quarter 2017 on the back of continued expansion in domestic economy. For 2018 the whole year, unemployment rate inched lower to 2.1 percent from 2.2 percent a year earlier.
Published on 2019-01-31

Singapore Q3 Jobless Rate Confirmed at 2.1%
Singapore’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched higher to 2.1 percent in the third quarter of 2018 from a two-year low of 2 percent in the previous quarter and in line with the preliminary estimate. It was the highest jobless rate since the last quarter of 2017, reflecting a continued inflow of job seekers into the labor market.
Published on 2018-12-13

Singapore Q3 Jobless Rate Highest in 3 Quarters
Singapore’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged up to 2.1 percent in the September quarter of 2018 from a downwardly revised 2.0 percent in the previous period, a preliminary estimate showed. It was the highest jobless rate since the fourth quarter 2017.
Published on 2018-10-26

Singapore Q2 Jobless Rate Confirmed at 2.1%
Singapore’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched higher to 2.1 percent in the second quarter of 2018 from a two-year low of 2 percent in the previous quarter and in line with the preliminary estimate. Layoff increased markedly while more people entered the labor force on the back of continued expansion in domestic economy.
Published on 2018-09-13

Singapore Q2 Jobless Rate Edges Higher to 2.1%
Singapore’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 2.1 percent in the June quarter of 2018 from 2.0 percent in the previous period, amid continued expansion in economic activities and on-going improvements in the labor market, preliminary estimates showed. The jobless rate rose for both residents (3.0 percent from 2.8 percent in the March quarter) and citizens (3.1 percent from 3.0 percent).
Published on 2018-07-27

Singapore Q1 Jobless Rate Confirmed at 2-Year Low of 2%
Singapore’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched down to 2 percent in the March quarter of 2018 from 2.1 percent in the previous quarter and in line with the preliminary estimate. It is the lowest jobless rate since the first quarter 2016, as layoff declined the most in five years while jobs openings outnumbered job seekers for the first time in two years.
Published on 2018-06-13

Singapore Q1 Jobless Rate Lowest in 2 Years
Singapore’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged down to 2 percent in the first three months of 2018 from 2.1 percent in the previous period, preliminary estimates showed. It was the lowest jobless rate since the March quarter 2016.
Published on 2018-04-27

Singapore Q4 Jobless Rate Confirmed at 2.1%
Singapore’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate came in at 2.1 percent in the December quarter of 2017, in line with the preliminary estimate and the same as a downwardly revised figure in the previous quarter. The jobless rate remained at its lowest since the third quarter 2016. For full 2017, unemployment rate edged up to 2.2 percent, the most since 2010.
Published on 2018-03-15

Singapore Q4 Jobless Rate Lowest in 5 Quarters
Singapore’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged down to 2.1 percent in the December quarter of 2017 from 2.2 percent in the previous four quarters, preliminary estimates showed. It was the lowest jobless rate since the third quarter 2016. For full 2017, unemployment rate edged up to 2.2 percent from 2.1 percent a year earlier and reaching the highest figure since 2010.
Published on 2018-01-26

Singapore Jobless Rate Revised Up to 2.2% In Q3
Singapore’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate came in at 2.2 percent in the September quarter of 2017, the same as in the previous three quarters but slightly above the preliminary estimate of 2.1 percent. The jobless rate remained at its highest level since the fourth quarter 2010, as employment continued to decline while there were still more unemployed persons than job vacancies.
Published on 2017-12-13

Singapore Q3 Jobless Rate Lowest in A Year
Singapore’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged down to 2.1 percent in the September quarter of 2017 from 2.2 percent in previous three quarters, preliminary estimates showed. It was the lowest jobless rate since the third quarter 2016.
Published on 2017-10-27

Singapore Q2 Jobless Rate Confirmed At 6-1/2-Year High
Singapore’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 2.2 percent in the June quarter of 2017, in line with the preliminary estimate and the same as in the prior two quarters quarter. The jobless rate remained at its highest level since the fourth quarter 2010, as employment continued to decline.
Published on 2017-09-14

Singapore Jobless Rate Stays At 6-1/2-Year High In Q2
Singapore’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 2.2 percent in the June quarter of 2017, the same as in the prior two quarters, preliminary estimates showed. The jobless rate remained at its highest level since the December quarter 2010. In the three months to June, the jobless rate fell for residents (3.1 percent from 3.2 percent in the March quarter) and citizens (3.3 percent from 3.5 percent). Some 3,500 workers were laid off, lower than the first quarter (4,000) and a year ago (4,800). The decrease over the quarter was broad-based across industries. Total employment fell 7,800, lower than a decline in the preceding quarter (9,400), but a reversal from the growth a year ago (2,100).
Published on 2017-07-28