China: Average Weekly Working Hours of Employed Persons in Enterprises

Macro

2026-09-15

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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.

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

AI Data Insight

According to the latest data, the average weekly working hours of enterprise employees in China stood at 48.2 hours in August 2026, remaining flat from the previous month. Against the backdrop of the graduation season effect pushing the surveyed urban unemployment rate slightly up to 5.3%, official measures to prevent "involution" have brought working hours down from historical highs, yet the labor market continues to maintain a high-pressure state.

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AI Data Insight

According to the latest data, the average weekly working hours of enterprise employees in China stood at 48.2 hours in August 2026, remaining flat from the previous month. Against the backdrop of the graduation season effect pushing the surveyed urban unemployment rate slightly up to 5.3%, official measures to prevent "involution" have brought working hours down from historical highs, yet the labor market continues to maintain a high-pressure state.

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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