Source : Ministry of Manpower 31/1/2008
Table 1.2: Employment (Annual)
(In Thousands)
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Employment Change
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Employment Level as at Dec 06 p
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2000
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2001
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2002
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2003
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2004
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2005
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2006p
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Total
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108.5
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-0.1
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-22.9
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-12.9
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71.4
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113.3
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173.3
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2,493.2
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Local
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58.4
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1.3
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19.4
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14.9
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49.9
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63.5
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88.2
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1,736.9
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Foreign
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50.1
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-1.4
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-42.3
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-27.9
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21.5
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49.8
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85.1
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756.3
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P: Preliminary estimates
Locals also known as residents refer to Singapore citizens and permanent residents
Data may not add up due to rounding
Data may not add up due to rounding
The recent employment statistics are out and indeed Singapore’s future is as bright as ever. Last Year 2007, Singapore was able to make 60,600 new jobs. This is indeed a significant increase and a great achievement for our growing nation. However, i cant help but notice that out of the 60,000 new jobs, only 1,200 jobs were of Singaporean or Permanent Residents. The other 59,400 jobs were given to foreigners.
