Singapore has emerged as Asia Pacific’s top performer and the world’s fourth-ranked nation for overall skills proficiency in Coursera’s 2025 Global Skills Report, with 36% of its labour force actively learning on the platform, making it the most engaged in APAC and second globally. The report highlights Singapore’s accelerated momentum in digital transformation and AI-driven upskilling, supported by strong national frameworks like SkillsFuture and the National AI Strategy 2.0.

Singapore leads Coursera’s newly introduced AI Maturity Index, ranking first globally in AI and technology, and remains in the top five for business and data science skills. GenAI course enrolments have increased by 105% year-on-year, now averaging one every 10 minutes. However, the gender gap in participation persists; women account for only 32% of GenAI learners despite forming 45% of Coursera’s local user base.

Professional Certificate enrolments grew 39% year-on-year, indicating rising demand for job-aligned credentials. Yet, only 26% of these learners are women, underlining the need for more inclusive talent pipelines. Top trending skills in Singapore include advanced analytics, statistical programming, and financial systems, reflecting workforce demand in tech-driven sectors.

With over 1.3 million users and a median learner age of 35, Singapore is cultivating one of the most digitally mature workforces globally. But talent gaps remain, 83% of employers report shortages despite 97% running AI programmes. Continued public-private collaboration and equitable access to flexible, stackable learning pathways are key to sustaining workforce readiness in an AI-first economy.