Disability/Employment
Contents
Overview & Synopsis
Singapore’s PWD employment rate is at among the lowest in developed societies.
Knowledge Gaps
There is currently no representative statistic for number of disabled people in Singapore → to watch 2020 population census (n = 150,000).
There is no knowledge of retention rates/duration of disabled people in their various jobs.
Policy Advocacy
Actionable Areas
Key Statistics & Figures
Numbers of PWDs who can potentially enter workforce
Close to 176,000 disabled people are of working age.
Employment Rate of PWDs
According to The Straits Times, five in 100 disabled people are estimated to be employed.
The Government has noted that three in 10 PWDs aged 15 to 64 are in employment.
Breakdown of employment rates in the group:
- 27.6 per cent for those aged 15 to 39
- 37.8 per cent for those between 40 and 49
- 26.1 per cent for those between 50 and 64
- 5.9 per cent for those who are 65 and older.
The sectors employing most of these people are community, social and personal services, food services, administrative and support services, and manufacturing. Together, they account for more than half of workers with disabilities.[1]
Persons with disabilities comprised about 0.55% of the resident labour force. Most go into hospitality, F&B, wholesale and retail/admin support, with a median monthly income of $1,000 - $2,800.
Theory of Change
Key Thrusts
- Engaging & Equipping Employers
- Job Matching & Placement
- Training & Work Readiness
- Continuing Career Development
- Employment Protection
Key Statistics and Figures | Key Gaps | Knowledge Gaps |
Low supply and diversity of job opportunities, and rigid employment models for PWDs. | ||
Training opportunities do not improve employment outcomes and are not accessible across all disabilities. | ||
|