Singapore’s job market has shown signs of recovery in June 2025, with a 2.1% increase in job postings, according to Indeed’s latest data. This uptick ends a five-month decline, despite a year-on-year slowdown. Job creation remains robust, with postings still 43% above pre-pandemic levels.
The growth is driven by a surge in health and infrastructure roles, with sports and pharmaceutical jobs tripling since pre-pandemic times. Civil engineering and medical roles have doubled, reflecting a focus on personal health and infrastructure development. However, service-oriented roles such as veterinary and security have seen declines in recent months.
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to embed itself in the economy, with 14.8% of all job postings now mentioning AI, a 10.1% increase from last year. One-third of tech job postings reference AI, and its influence is spreading to non-tech roles like scientific research and mechanical engineering, highlighting a growing demand for digital skills.
Callam Pickering, Indeed’s APAC Senior Economist, noted, “Hiring in Singapore staged a modest rebound in June, following five consecutive monthly declines. Whilst job postings are much lower than a year ago, job creation remains more than sufficient to keep the unemployment rate low.”
Employers remain cautiously optimistic, with hiring expected to stay strong in sectors aligned with national priorities. However, global uncertainties may impact growth prospects and hiring decisions. As Pickering added, “Geopolitical and economic uncertainty may impact Singapore’s growth prospects this year, and that could impact hiring decisions.”
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