China: Number of Migrant Workers (YoY)

Macro

2026-05-12

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China Number of Migrant Workers is compiled and published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) of China. This indicator measures the number of migrant workers, primarily those from rural areas moving to urban areas for work. It is an important metric for understanding labor migration dynamics, urbanization trends, and labor supply in the secondary and tertiary sectors. An increase in the annual growth rate of migrant workers typically reflects robust urban job creation and economic opportunities, while a decline may indicate reduced labor demand or economic challenges in urban areas.

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

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In the fourth quarter of 2025, the annual growth rate of China's migrant workers fell to 0.4738%, slowing further from the previous figure of 0.7394% as overall expansion momentum contracted. The latest monitoring survey indicates that an intensifying aging trend and declining cross-provincial mobility are two prominent features, reflecting the macroeconomic impacts of the deep adjustment in the real estate sector and industrial transfers to the central and western regions. Moving forward, the labor market will face structural challenges as it shifts from "incremental expansion" to "existing stock optimization."

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AI Data Insight

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the annual growth rate of China's migrant workers fell to 0.4738%, slowing further from the previous figure of 0.7394% as overall expansion momentum contracted. The latest monitoring survey indicates that an intensifying aging trend and declining cross-provincial mobility are two prominent features, reflecting the macroeconomic impacts of the deep adjustment in the real estate sector and industrial transfers to the central and western regions. Moving forward, the labor market will face structural challenges as it shifts from "incremental expansion" to "existing stock optimization."

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Description

China Number of Migrant Workers is compiled and published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) of China. This indicator measures the number of migrant workers, primarily those from rural areas moving to urban areas for work. It is an important metric for understanding labor migration dynamics, urbanization trends, and labor supply in the secondary and tertiary sectors. An increase in the annual growth rate of migrant workers typically reflects robust urban job creation and economic opportunities, while a decline may indicate reduced labor demand or economic challenges in urban areas.

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