China: Urban Surveyed Unemployment Rate - 31 Major Cities

Macro

2026-10-19

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The 31 Major Cities Urban Surveyed Unemployment Rate in China, published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), is a key indicator that reflects the overall employment situation and economic health in China. This rate is based on a sample survey conducted in 31 major cities, including directly administered municipalities, provincial capitals, and autonomous region capitals, and measures the proportion of unemployed individuals in the total labor force.

An increase in the 31 Major Cities Urban Surveyed Unemployment Rate typically indicates rising pressure in the Chinese job market, potentially signaling an economic slowdown or company layoffs. Conversely, a decrease in the unemployment rate suggests an improvement in the job market and strengthening economic activity.

This data is released monthly, providing insights into the changes in the surveyed unemployment rate for the previous month across the 31 major cities.

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AI Data Insight

China's newly released surveyed urban unemployment rate for 31 major cities in Q3 (September) 2026 dropped to 5.2%, down 0.1 percentage points from the previous 5.3%. As the graduation season effect fades, the overall employment situation has marginally improved; however, the average weekly working hours of enterprise employees climbed to 48.3 hours, indicating that the job market still faces structural challenges.

AI Data Insight

China's newly released surveyed urban unemployment rate for 31 major cities in Q3 (September) 2026 dropped to 5.2%, down 0.1 percentage points from the previous 5.3%. As the graduation season effect fades, the overall employment situation has marginally improved; however, the average weekly working hours of enterprise employees climbed to 48.3 hours, indicating that the job market still faces structural challenges.

Description

The 31 Major Cities Urban Surveyed Unemployment Rate in China, published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), is a key indicator that reflects the overall employment situation and economic health in China. This rate is based on a sample survey conducted in 31 major cities, including directly administered municipalities, provincial capitals, and autonomous region capitals, and measures the proportion of unemployed individuals in the total labor force.

An increase in the 31 Major Cities Urban Surveyed Unemployment Rate typically indicates rising pressure in the Chinese job market, potentially signaling an economic slowdown or company layoffs. Conversely, a decrease in the unemployment rate suggests an improvement in the job market and strengthening economic activity.

This data is released monthly, providing insights into the changes in the surveyed unemployment rate for the previous month across the 31 major cities.

Published by
National Bureau of Statistic (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update
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