China: Urban Surveyed Unemployment Rate - All Cities

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2026-05-18
Description

The Urban Surveyed Unemployment Rate in China, released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), measures the percentage of unemployed individuals within the urban labor force through sample surveys conducted across various cities. This indicator reflects the overall employment situation and economic health in urban areas nationwide.

An increase in the Urban Surveyed Unemployment Rate typically indicates rising pressure in the job market, potentially signaling a slowdown in economic growth or increased layoffs by companies. Conversely, a decrease in the unemployment rate suggests an improvement in the job market and strengthened economic activity.

This data is released monthly, providing updates on the changes in the national urban surveyed unemployment rate for the previous month.

Published by
National Bureau of Statistics of China (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update
Hashtags
China Labour Unemployment

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China's Q2 (April) 2026 urban surveyed unemployment rate was reported at 5.2%, a significant drop from the previous Q1 reading of 5.4% and better than the market expectation of 5.3%. The unemployment rates in major cities and for the migrant labor force improved simultaneously, indicating that the post-holiday resumption of work has driven a short-term rebound in labor demand. However, the macroeconomic situation of "strong supply and weak demand" remains, and the upcoming graduation season may pose severe challenges to youth employment.

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China's Q2 (April) 2026 urban surveyed unemployment rate was reported at 5.2%, a significant drop from the previous Q1 reading of 5.4% and better than the market expectation of 5.3%. The unemployment rates in major cities and for the migrant labor force improved simultaneously, indicating that the post-holiday resumption of work has driven a short-term rebound in labor demand. However, the macroeconomic situation of "strong supply and weak demand" remains, and the upcoming graduation season may pose severe challenges to youth employment.

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Description

The Urban Surveyed Unemployment Rate in China, released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), measures the percentage of unemployed individuals within the urban labor force through sample surveys conducted across various cities. This indicator reflects the overall employment situation and economic health in urban areas nationwide.

An increase in the Urban Surveyed Unemployment Rate typically indicates rising pressure in the job market, potentially signaling a slowdown in economic growth or increased layoffs by companies. Conversely, a decrease in the unemployment rate suggests an improvement in the job market and strengthened economic activity.

This data is released monthly, providing updates on the changes in the national urban surveyed unemployment rate for the previous month.

Published by
National Bureau of Statistics of China (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update
Hashtags
China Labour Unemployment