Country Comparison
ChinavsUnited StatesUnemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
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China
United States
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China | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest Value | 4.6% | 4.2% |
| Latest Year | 2025 | 2025 |
| YoY Change | +0.5% | +4.4% |
| Record High | 5.0% (2020) | 9.6% (2010) |
Quick Verdict
The United States has a slightly lower unemployment rate than China, with 4.2 percent of its labor force being unemployed compared to China's 4.62 percent.