New Zealand
2.6%
unemployment, tertiary-educated adults (2020)
Graduate jobs and salaries in Singapore
Updated Data years: 2025 How we use data
Quick answer
Their unemployment rate was 3.2%, against 3.0% for all adults aged 25 and over (2025).
Sources: ILOSTAT (ILO)
- 3.2%unemployment, tertiary-educated adults 25+ (all adults: 3.0%, 2025)
- 8.2%unemployment, tertiary-educated 15–24 year olds (2025)
Are graduates less likely to be unemployed in Singapore?
| Education level | Adults 25+ | Young people 15–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Less than basic education | 2.2% | — |
| Basic education | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Intermediate education | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Advanced (tertiary) education | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| All levels | 3.0% | 7.2% |
Unemployment among tertiary-educated adults is the 45 lowest of 130 countries with data. The East Asia and Pacific median is 2.3%.
Unemployment over time, adults 25+
Advanced (tertiary) educationAll levels
Studying and working in Singapore
Rules on student visas, work after graduation and recognition of qualifications change often. Use the official sources below and check the date on any advice you read.
Guide: how to choose a country to study in · Guide: getting your degree recognised abroad
Country context
- Population
- 6.1M (2025)
- GDP per person (PPP)
- $163,354 (2025)
- Tertiary enrolment (gross)
- 97.3% (2023)
Questions about graduate jobs in Singapore
What is the unemployment rate for graduates in Singapore?
In 2025, the unemployment rate for adults aged 25 and over with tertiary education in Singapore was 3.2%, compared with 3.0% for all adults. Among young people aged 15–24 with tertiary education it was 8.2%.
Where can I find official information about studying in Singapore?
Start with the official study portal and immigration pages linked on this page. They set out entry requirements, student visas and any rights to work after graduating, which change more often than most guides are updated.
Compare with other countries in East Asia and Pacific
Compare Singapore side by side
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Laos
+1%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2022) -
Mongolia
+11%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2025) -
Cambodia
+54%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2025) -
Timor-Leste
+50%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2021) -
Australia
+28%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2021)
Sources
- ILOSTAT — Unemployment rate by age and education — LFS - Labour Force Survey, 2025
- World Bank — World Development Indicators — Population, GDP per person (PPP) and tertiary enrolment
How to cite this page: CourseToJob (2026). Singapore: graduate salaries, jobs and unemployment. https://coursetojob.com/countries/singapore/ (accessed September 26, 2026)