Hong Kong vs Singapore: Labor force, total
Labor force, total over time
- Hong Kong
- Singapore
How they compare
Hong Kong currently reports 3.79 million against 3.76 million in Singapore, a difference of 30,180.
Across all 36 years both countries report, Hong Kong has been ahead every year.
Hong Kong ranks 96th and Singapore ranks 97th of 187 countries.
Hong Kong has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong | Singapore | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.07 million | 1.77 million | 1.30 million | Hong Kong |
| 2000s | 3.52 million | 2.38 million | 1.14 million | Hong Kong |
| 2010s | 3.85 million | 3.25 million | 603,789 | Hong Kong |
| 2020s | 3.84 million | 3.56 million | 282,105 | Hong Kong |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, total, Hong Kong or Singapore?
- Hong Kong, at 3.79 million against 3.76 million in Singapore as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, total between Hong Kong and Singapore?
- 30,180, with Hong Kong ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and Singapore?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Hong Kong and Singapore rank globally for labor force, total?
- Hong Kong ranks 96th and Singapore ranks 97th of 187 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization (ILO), type: estimates based on external database, published as Labor force, total. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.