Breakdown of Citizenship Demographic Within Public Service

Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on breakdown of citizenship demographic within Public Service

Parliament Sitting: 28 Feb 2024

Mr Leong Mun Wai: To ask the Prime Minister (a) within the Public Service, what is the current number of (i) Singapore permanent residents and (ii) foreigners employed; and (b) where are non-citizen officers employed in the Public Service.

Written Reply by Mr Chan Chun Sing, Minister for Education and Minister-in-charge of the Public Service

Currently, there are about 144,000 Singapore citizens, 5,000 Singapore permanent residents and 3,000 foreigners employed in the Public Service. Non-citizen officers generally serve in positions that require skills that are in shortage among our local workforce, such as engineering and information technology; and where the security concerns can be managed adequately.