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China Unemployment Rate
Last Release
May 31, 2025
Actual
5
Units In
%
Previous
5.1
Frequency
Monthly
Next Release
Jul 15, 2025
Time to Release
3 Days 21 Hours
Highest | Lowest | Average | Date Range | Source |
6.2 Feb 2020 | 3.9 Sep 2002 | 4.78 % | 2002-2025 | National Bureau of Statistics of China |
In China, Urban Surveyed Unemployment Rate is calculated by a sample survey, which refers to the ratio of urban unemployed population to the sum of the employed population and the unemployed population.
Latest Updates
China earlier this week announced fresh measures to stabilize employment as it struggles with a prolonged trade war with the U.S. and persistent youth joblessness. The unemployment rate for 16- to 24-year-olds, excluding college students, remained high at 14.9% in June, down slightly from 15.8% in May. To ease labor market pressure, the State Council said local governments will raise unemployment insurance refund rates—up to 90% for small firms (from 60%) and 50% for large firms (from 30%). Companies facing operational difficulties may also apply to defer contributions to pension, unemployment, and work injury insurance. Authorities will offer targeted support for young job seekers and roll out additional policies as conditions evolve. “Local governments and departments must take political responsibility for stabilising employment, track policy implementation, and introduce new measures promptly,” the cabinet stated.
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