China: Registered Urban Unemployment Rate

Macro

2025-02-28

Description

China Urban Registered Unemployment Rate is released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This indicator measures the proportion of the urban labor force that is registered as unemployed and actively seeking work. It is an important indicator for assessing the health of the labor market and the overall economy. Lower unemployment rates are generally considered positive and indicate a healthy labor market; higher unemployment rates may indicate economic distress.

Published by
National Bureau of Statistics of China (Choice)
Frequency
Yearly
Next Update

AI Data Insight

In November 2025, China's urban registered unemployment rate recorded 5.2%, a slight increase from the previous reading and the same period last year, indicating that the job market remains resilient but under continued pressure amidst slowing economic growth. Although overall data remains stable, the unemployment rate for youth aged 16-24 fell to 16.9% from the August peak but remains significantly higher than the national average, reflecting the persistence of a structural mismatch in labor supply and demand.

AI Data Insight

In November 2025, China's urban registered unemployment rate recorded 5.2%, a slight increase from the previous reading and the same period last year, indicating that the job market remains resilient but under continued pressure amidst slowing economic growth. Although overall data remains stable, the unemployment rate for youth aged 16-24 fell to 16.9% from the August peak but remains significantly higher than the national average, reflecting the persistence of a structural mismatch in labor supply and demand.

Description

China Urban Registered Unemployment Rate is released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This indicator measures the proportion of the urban labor force that is registered as unemployed and actively seeking work. It is an important indicator for assessing the health of the labor market and the overall economy. Lower unemployment rates are generally considered positive and indicate a healthy labor market; higher unemployment rates may indicate economic distress.

Published by
National Bureau of Statistics of China (Choice)
Frequency
Yearly
Next Update