A statistical profile of older workers

This paper, which profiles older workers in Singapore in terms of their education, employment status, the occupations and industries they are employed in, the hours worked and how much they earn, examines the participation of older persons in the labour market and compares this with other countries. Findings indicate that the participation and employment rates of older males in Singapore now compare favourably to countries in the region and beyond. It also reveals that older workers are less educated than their younger counterparts, with the majority (68%) of older workers being employed in lower-skilled jobs such as cleaners, labourers and related workers (18%).

This paper, which profiles older workers in Singapore in terms of their education, employment status, the occupations and industries they are employed in, the hours worked and how much they earn, examines the participation of older persons in the labour market and compares this with other countries. Findings indicate that the participation and employment rates of older males in Singapore now compare favourably to countries in the region and beyond. It also reveals that older workers are less educated than their younger counterparts, with the majority (68%) of older workers being ...  [+] Show more