East Asia & Pacific
China Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
4.6%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+0.5%
2024 → 2025
Record High
5.0%
Recorded in 2020
Record Low
2.4%
Recorded in 1991
10-Year Average
4.6%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Analysis
China's unemployment rate of 4.62% in 2025 indicates a relatively stable labor market. This rate is considered low in comparison to many other countries, reflecting China's large and growing economy. The country's unemployment rate has been steadily declining over the years, with some fluctuations.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.6% | 0.0% | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 4.6% | 0.1% | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 4.7% | 0.3% | -6.2% |
| 2022 | 5.0% | 0.4% | +9.5% |
| 2021 | 4.5% | 0.5% | -9.0% |
| 2020 | 5.0% | 0.4% | +9.6% |
| 2019 | 4.6% | 0.3% | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 4.3% | 0.2% | -3.6% |
| 2017 | 4.5% | 0.1% | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 4.6% | 0.1% | -1.9% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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