The Business Census is an online registry that targets all companies and organisations in Singapore. Companies are required to provide job and work location details of all Singaporeans and Permanent Residents who are under the establishment’s payroll.
It collects geospatial and employment data that our current surveys do not collect, which will be used for urban and transportation planning. Insights into employee movement and occupational trends (e.g. older workers and fresh graduates) could help in policy planning as well. It is also covered by the Statistics Act (Chapter 317), and is compulsory to complete.
In order to ensure the quality of data collected, the registry should be completed by either the business owner or a HR manager. A CorpPass account is required to access the Business Census through the “For Companies” button above. If you do not have a CorpPass account yet, simply head to their registration page and follow their steps to set up your account.
For Individuals/Households
Comprehensive Labour Force Survey
We collect detailed data on employment, unemployment, characteristics of the labour force, and economically inactive.
Monthly Labour Force Survey
We use this to collect unemployment data over the course of six months. It’s a monthly survey that provides a better overview over unemployment, as it closely tracks our respondents’ changes across that period.
For Companies
Quarterly Labour Market Survey
We collect data on retrenchment, labour turnover, job vacancies, standard hours, and overtime hours worked.
If you wish to find out more about our past surveys, please click on Survey Findings above.
For Individuals/Households
Monthly Labour Force Survey
We use this to collect unemployment data over the course of six months. It’s a monthly survey that provides a better overview over unemployment, as it closely tracks our respondents’ changes across that period.
Job Search Experience Survey 2020
This survey will run from 15 January 2021 to 10 February 2021.
This survey seeks to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on the workforce and job search processes, and is vital in shaping relevant policies aimed at enhancing the employment outcomes of all Singaporeans.
Respondents can complete the survey online or through the phone. If needed, we will contact respondents to verify the data that they have submitted.
National Survey on Employment 2020
This survey will run from 8 December 2020 to 8 January 2021.
The National Survey on Employment seeks to understand the employment experiences of locals during job transitions, including how the evolving COVID-19 situation is impacting the labour market.
Respondents can complete the survey online or through the phone. If needed, we will contact respondents to verify the data that they have submitted.
For Companies
Employment of Older Workers Survey, 2020
For SN beginning with A, K, C, M, S (eg. A62-12345, D22-23456)
The survey gathers data to better understand the hiring practices for older workers. It covers around 8,747 private sector establishments with at least 10 employees.
Respondents can complete the survey online; data clarification will be done over a phone call.
Survey on Annual Wage Changes, 2020
For SN beginning with N, T, U, V (eg. N53-12345, T24-23456)
The survey gathers data to better understand the hiring practices for older workers. It covers around 6,469 private sector establishments with at least 10 employees.
Respondents can complete the survey online; data clarification will be done over a phone call.
Labour Market Survey, October – December 2020
For SN beginning with A, B, J, K, L, M, S (eg. A62-12345, B22-23456)
The survey gathers data to better understand the hiring practices for older workers. It covers around 15,855 private sector establishments with more than 25 employees.
Respondents can complete the survey online; data clarification will be done over a phone call.
Employment Survey for Establishments, October – December 2020
For SN beginning with C (eg. C62-12345)
The survey gathers data to better understand the hiring practices for older workers. It covers around 1,755 private sector establishments with at least 10 employees.
Respondents can complete the survey online; data clarification will be done over a phone call.