Demographic Indicators and Population
2 days ago
Department of Statistics
Internship
Closing on 29 Sep 2025
What the role is
The Population Statistics Section obtains individual level data from administrative sources to compile population indicators and monitor demographic trends in Singapore. Since the individual level data were collected for administrative and operational purposes, they require additional processing and transformation into suitable formats for efficient compilation and analysis. The section also performs projections on the sizing and profile of Singapore's population and households, to enable policy planning and decision making within the government.
What you will be working on
This project entails:
1. Developing Python scripts to compile demographic indicators to identify and track demographic trends (e.g. on marriage, marital dissolutions, fertility) within the Singapore population. Compilation are to be done according to existing processing requirements (currently detailed in SAS programs).
2. Developing Python and VBA scripts to perform population and household projections according to existing methodology.
3. Explore alternative methodologies to perform household projections.
Through this project, the intern will gain an understanding of the processes involved in producing demographic indicators and explore various methods to perform household projections. There will be opportunity for real-world application of programming skills.
What we are looking for
"- Proficiency in Python and able to best practices in coding
- Passion in data analytics and transformation
- Interest in population related topics/demography an advantage
- Interest in problem solving, with a curiosity and willingness to learn
- Able to work independently and detail-oriented"
Preferred Discipline : Undergraduates from Computer Science / Data Analytics / Data Science / Business Analytics / Statistics /Mathematics / Economics
Internship Duration: 6 months (Jan-Jun 2026)
About Department of Statistics
The Singapore Department of Statistics is the National Statistical Authority responsible for statistics on the Singapore economy and population.
We collect, compile, analyse and disseminate a wide range of economic, business, household and population data, as well as analyse and monitor trends in the economy and population.
With these vital inputs, policymakers, business decision makers and our data users gain valuable insights into current and emerging economic and social trends, enabling them to make calculated and informed decisions in the formulation of policies and strategies for the future. Apart from public agencies and businesses, our users also include researchers, analysts, educators, students, the media and the general public.
Join our team and make a difference by contributing important statistical input to facilitate policy planning and decision-making and support Singapore's present and future economic and social development.
About your application process
This job is closing on 29 Sep 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within Department of Statistics or the wider Public Service.
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