Employment rate in Singapore hit new high in 2013
Rate for those aged 25-64 hit 79%.
The Ministry of Manpower's (MOM) Research and Statistics Department has released its Singapore Workforce 2013 report today.
According to the results, the employment rate for residents aged 25 to 64 hit a record 79.0% in 2013. The employment rate for older residents aged 55 to 64 also surpassed the previous high of 64.0% in 2012 to reach 65.0% this year, achieving the government's target two years ahead of time.