China: Urban Surveyed Unemployment Rate - All Cities

Macro

2026-08-17

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

AI Data Insight

China's newly released Q3 2026 national urban surveyed unemployment rate rebounded to 5.2%, up from the previous Q2 figure of 5.0%, and slightly higher than the market expectation of 5.1%. Although officials emphasized that emerging tech industries are driving employment, the impact of extreme weather and weak domestic demand have caused short-term employment to face headwinds. Discussions among the public regarding the "broad unemployment rate" also indicate that the labor market continues to face severe challenges.

AI Data Insight

China's newly released Q3 2026 national urban surveyed unemployment rate rebounded to 5.2%, up from the previous Q2 figure of 5.0%, and slightly higher than the market expectation of 5.1%. Although officials emphasized that emerging tech industries are driving employment, the impact of extreme weather and weak domestic demand have caused short-term employment to face headwinds. Discussions among the public regarding the "broad unemployment rate" also indicate that the labor market continues to face severe challenges.

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