Transport Equipment has emerged as the most challenging industry for jobseekers in Singapore, according to a recent analysis by Briefcase PR. The industry recorded the lowest job vacancy rate of 1.2% in December 2025, highlighting a particularly competitive job market.
The analysis, which utilised data from the Singapore Ministry of Manpower, ranked various industries by their job vacancy rates. Lower vacancy rates indicate fewer available positions relative to the number of filled roles, making it harder for jobseekers to secure employment.
Following Transport Equipment, the Paper/Rubber/Plastic Products & Printing and Air Transport & Supporting Services industries both recorded a vacancy rate of 1.8%, placing them next on the list. Other industries with low vacancy rates included Petroleum, Chemical & Pharmaceutical Products and Security & Investigation, both at 1.9%, and Other Manufacturing Industries at 2.0%.
Several industries tied for the last spot in the ranking, each with a vacancy rate of 2.1%. These included Fabricated Metal Products, Machinery & Equipment; Electronic, Computer & Optical Products; Telecommunications, Broadcasting & Publishing; and Water Transport & Supporting Services. The average vacancy rate across all ranked industries was 1.9%.
A spokesperson from Briefcase PR noted, “The ranking suggests that some of Singapore’s most competitive job markets were concentrated in specialised industrial and transport-related sectors at the end of 2025, where vacancy rates were comparatively low.”
This analysis provides valuable insights for jobseekers navigating Singapore’s labour market, particularly those targeting specialised sectors.
