SINGAPORE, April 15 -- A new study has found that nearly one in five resident workers in Singapore holds qualifications above what their jobs require, yet most say they chose these roles voluntarily.

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) released the findings yesterday, according to reporting by The Straits Times.

The study showed that 19.4 per cent of resident workers were overqualified in 2025.

MOM said that about 17.7 per cent of the resident workforce opted for such roles due to preferences for work-life balance, flexible hours, personal interests or higher earnings in sales-related positions.

Only 1.7 per cent of workers wanted a better-matched job but could not secure one.

A separate study by the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) ...