China: Average Weekly Working Hours of Employed Persons in Enterprises

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2026-07-15

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China Average Weekly Working Hours of Employed Persons in Enterprises is released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) of China. This indicator measures the average number of hours worked per week by employees within an enterprise and is used to observe labor market conditions and productivity levels. Higher average working hours may indicate increased labor demand and economic activity, while lower average working hours may indicate a weakening labor market or reduced economic activity.

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National Bureau of Statistics of China (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
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China Labour

AI Data Insight

The latest data shows that the weekly average working hours of enterprise employees in China in June 2026 (Q2 2026) stood at 48.2 hours, flat compared to the previous month and remaining above the statutory standard. Although the overall surveyed urban unemployment rate fell to 5.0%, matching market expectations, the persistently high working hours reflect that amid sluggish domestic demand, enterprises are more inclined to extend the working hours of existing employees rather than hiring new staff.

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The latest data shows that the weekly average working hours of enterprise employees in China in June 2026 (Q2 2026) stood at 48.2 hours, flat compared to the previous month and remaining above the statutory standard. Although the overall surveyed urban unemployment rate fell to 5.0%, matching market expectations, the persistently high working hours reflect that amid sluggish domestic demand, enterprises are more inclined to extend the working hours of existing employees rather than hiring new staff.

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Description

China Average Weekly Working Hours of Employed Persons in Enterprises is released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) of China. This indicator measures the average number of hours worked per week by employees within an enterprise and is used to observe labor market conditions and productivity levels. Higher average working hours may indicate increased labor demand and economic activity, while lower average working hours may indicate a weakening labor market or reduced economic activity.

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