Breakdown of Employees' Citizenship in Civil Service and Statutory Boards

Ms Hazel Poa asked the Prime Minister what is the current number of employees in the Civil Service and statutory boards who are (i) Singapore citizens (ii) permanent residents and (iii) foreigners.

Mr Chan Chun Sing (for the Prime Minister): As at 31 December 2019, there were 138,126 Singapore citizens, 5,306 permanent residents and 3,160 foreigners employed in the Civil Service and statutory boards.