In September 2025, the surveyed unemployment rate in urban areas of China ranged at 5.2 percent, down from 5.3 percent in the previous month. The annual unemployment rate in China was 5.1 percent in 2024. Surveyed versus registered unemployment Figures on surveyed unemployment were published by the National Bureau of Statistics of China in 2018 for the first time. The use of surveys was initiated to get a more accurate picture of actual unemployment in urban areas of China. The surveys cover all permanent residents between the age of 16 and retirement age living in cities. In contrast, registered unemployment figures take only those people into account that have actively reported their unemployment. As most migrant workers and other groups that do not qualify for unemployment compensations in China normally do not report their unemployment status, the figures for registered unemployment are considerably lower than those for surveyed unemployment. Youth unemployment in China Youth unemployment has become a growing problem in China in recent years. Unemployment figures for young people fluctuate over the year and normally peak in July and August in China, when the largest number of graduates enter the job market. The youth unemployment rate increased from 13.9 percent in July 2019 to 16.8 percent in July 2020, 19.9 percent in July 2022, and 21.3 percent in June 2023. This is mainly due to difficult economic conditions and rising numbers of college graduates who often do not fit the demand for more practically skilled work in the job market.

Techsalerator's Job Openings Data for China: A Comprehensive Resource for Employment Insights

Techsalerator's Job Openings Data for China offers a detailed and essential resource for businesses, job seekers, and labor market analysts. This dataset provides an in-depth view of job openings across various industries in China, collating information from numerous sources such as company websites, job boards, and recruitment agencies.

Key Data Fields

• Job Posting Date: Captures the listing date for each job opening, keeping job seekers and HR professionals up-to-date with the latest opportunities and market trends.
• Job Title: Details the specific role being advertised, helping categorize and filter job openings by industry and career focus.
• Company Name: Lists the hiring organizations, enabling job seekers to focus their applications and helping businesses monitor competitors and industry trends.
• Job Location: Specifies the geographic location of the job within China, aiding job seekers in finding regional opportunities and assisting employers in evaluating regional labor markets.
• Job Description: Provides comprehensive information about the responsibilities, qualifications, and skills required, offering clarity to both candidates and recruiters.

Top 5 Job Categories in China

1. Information Technology (IT): A booming sector with high demand for software developers, data scientists, and cybersecurity experts due to the rapid growth of China's digital economy.
2. Manufacturing: Significant demand for engineers, production managers, and skilled laborers in one of the world’s largest manufacturing hubs.
3. Finance and Banking: High demand for financial analysts, investment managers, and compliance officers as China’s financial sector continues to expand.
4. Healthcare: Roles for doctors, nurses, and healthcare administrators driven by the increasing demand for healthcare services due to population growth and aging.
5. E-Commerce and Retail: Opportunities for logistics managers, supply chain analysts, and digital marketing specialists, reflecting China's leadership in the global e-commerce market.

Top 5 Employers in China

1. Alibaba Group: A leading e-commerce company with frequent openings in logistics, IT, marketing, and management roles.
2. Tencent: A technology giant offering positions in software development, gaming, and cloud computing.
3. China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC): Major employer in the energy sector with roles in engineering, management, and technical services.
4. China Construction Bank: One of the largest banks in China, regularly hiring in areas like banking operations, financial analysis, and customer service.
5. Huawei Technologies: A global telecommunications company offering roles in R&D, engineering, sales, and project management.

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Included Data Fields

• Job Posting Date
• Job Title
• Company Name
• Job Location
• Job Description
• Application Deadline
• Job Type (Full-time, Part-time, Contract)
• Salary Range
• Required Qualifications
• Contact Information

Techsalerator’s dataset serves as a valuable tool for tracking employment trends and job opportunities in China, empowering businesses, job seekers, and analysts to make informed decisions.

In 2024, the employment rate in China decreased to around 62.4 percent, from 62.8 percent in the previous year. China is the world’s most populous country and its rapid economic development over the past decades has profited greatly from its large labor market. While the overall working conditions for the Chinese people are improving, the actual size of the working-age population in China has been shrinking steadily in recent years. This is mainly due to a low birth rate in the country. Economic slowdown – impact on labor market After decades of rapid development, the world’s second largest economy now seems to have difficulties to boost its economy further. The GDP growth rate indicated a declining trend over the last decade and the number of employed people decreased for the first time since decades in 2015. Under the influence of the global economic downturn, the coronavirus pandemic, and the US-China tensions, many Chinese enterprises are having tough times, which leads to a recession in China’s labor market. Chances for better employment situation The long-lasting Sino-U.S. trade war has caused China great loss on its international trade sector, which has been driving China’s economic growth for decades. However, there is also a lot China could improve. First, the potential of domestic demands could be further developed and satisfied with high-quality products. Second, it’s a good timing to eliminate backward industries with low value added, and the high-tech and environment-friendly industries should be further promoted. In addition, China’s market could be more open to services, especially in the financial sector and IT services, to attract more foreign investors. Highly skilled talents should be better valued in the labor market. Efficient vocational education and further education could also help change the structure of China’s labor market.

China Number of Job Postings: Active data was reported at 666,764.000 Unit in 17 Nov 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 851,091.000 Unit for 10 Nov 2025. China Number of Job Postings: Active data is updated weekly, averaging 15,884.000 Unit from Jan 2008 (Median) to 17 Nov 2025, with 933 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,345,038.000 Unit in 16 Aug 2021 and a record low of 0.000 Unit in 26 Jan 2009. China Number of Job Postings: Active data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Revelio Labs, Inc.. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.RL.JP: Number of Job Postings: Active: by Industry. The latest China job posting data is pulled from Indeed (starting in 2019), LinkUp and China's local platforms: 51job, Zhaopin, and Liepin (starting in 2020). Postings from LinkedIn were excluded from the China series due to its ban in China. Beginning in July/August 2025, Revelio brought the scraping in-house of the three local Chinese platforms (51job, Zhaopin, and Liepin). This shift, from a third-party provider, resulted in higher reported posting volumes starting in this period.

In 2023, China's labor force amounted to approximately 772.2 million people. The labor force in China indicated a general decreasing trend in recent years. As both the size of the population in working age and the share of the population participating in the labor market are declining, this downward trend will most likely persist in the foreseeable future. A country’s labor force is defined as the total number of employable people and incorporates both the employed and the unemployed population. Population challenges for China One of the reasons for the shrinking labor force is the Chinese one-child policy, which had been in effect for nearly 40 years, until it was revoked in 2016. The controversial policy was intended to improve people’s living standards and optimize resource distribution through controlling the size of China’s expanding population. Nonetheless, the policy also led to negative impacts on the labor market, pension system and other societal aspects. Today, China is becoming an aging society. The increase of elderly people and the lack of young people will become a big challenge for China in this century. Employment in China Despite the slowing down of economic growth, China’s unemployment rate has sustained a relatively low rate. Complete production chains and a well-educated labor force make China’s labor market one of the most attractive in the world. Working conditions and salaries in China have also improved significantly over the past years. Due to China’s leading position in terms of talent in the technology industry, the country is now attracting investment from some of the world’s leading companies in the high-tech sector.

Employment: Primary Industry: Beijing data was reported at 0.240 Person mn in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.250 Person mn for 2022. Employment: Primary Industry: Beijing data is updated yearly, averaging 0.727 Person mn from Dec 1978 (Median) to 2023, with 37 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.259 Person mn in 1978 and a record low of 0.240 Person mn in 2023. Employment: Primary Industry: Beijing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table CN.GB: Employment: Industry and Region.

Actual value and historical data chart for China Employment In Industry Percent Of Total Employment

The statistic shows the share of young singles in China in 2018, by employment sector. That year, around **** percent of the young population working in the professional services in China were single.

Unemployment Rate in China decreased to 5.10 percent in October from 5.20 percent in September of 2025. This dataset provides - China Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Employment: Hainan data was reported at 5.520 Person mn in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.310 Person mn for 2022. Employment: Hainan data is updated yearly, averaging 3.665 Person mn from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2023, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.520 Person mn in 2023 and a record low of 3.200 Person mn in 1993. Employment: Hainan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table CN.GB: Employment: Region.

Job Vacancies in China decreased to 4380000 in the fourth quarter of 2018 from 4890000 in the third quarter of 2018. This dataset provides - China Job Vacancies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Employment statistics on the Nuclear Power industry in China

The statistic shows the distribution of the workforce across economic sectors in China from 2014 to 2024. In 2024, around 22.2 percent of the workforce were employed in the agricultural sector, 29 percent in the industrial sector and 48.8 percent in the service sector. In 2022, the share of agriculture had increased for the first time in more than two decades, which highlights the difficult situation of the labor market due to the pandemic and economic downturn at the end of the year. Distribution of the workforce in China In 2012, China became the largest exporting country worldwide with an export value of about two trillion U.S. dollars. China’s economic system is largely based on growth and export, with the manufacturing sector being a crucial contributor to the country’s export competitiveness. Economic development was accompanied by a steady rise of labor costs, as well as a significant slowdown in labor force growth. These changes present a serious threat to the era of China as the world’s factory. The share of workforce in agriculture also steadily decreased in China until 2021, while the agricultural gross production value displayed continuous growth, amounting to approximately 7.8 trillion yuan in 2021. Development of the service sector Since 2011, the largest share of China’s labor force has been employed in the service sector. However, compared with developed countries, such as Japan or the United States, where 73 and 79 percent of the work force were active in services in 2023 respectively, the proportion of people working in the tertiary sector in China has been relatively low. The Chinese government aims to continue economic reform by moving from an emphasis on investment to consumption, among other measures. This might lead to a stronger service economy. Meanwhile, the size of the urban middle class in China is growing steadily. A growing number of affluent middle class consumers could promote consumption and help China move towards a balanced economy.

We analyze the effect of rising Chinese import competition between 1990 and 2007 on US local labor markets, exploiting cross- market variation in import exposure stemming from initial differences in industry specialization and instrumenting for US imports using changes in Chinese imports by other high-income countries. Rising imports cause higher unemployment, lower labor force participation, and reduced wages in local labor markets that house import-competing manufacturing industries. In our main specification, import competition explains one-quarter of the contemporaneous aggregate decline in US manufacturing employment. Transfer benefits payments for unemployment, disability, retirement, and healthcare also rise sharply in more trade-exposed labor markets.

China City Labor Market: Demand-Supply Ratio data was reported at 1.460 NA in Dec 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.310 NA for Sep 2022. China City Labor Market: Demand-Supply Ratio data is updated quarterly, averaging 1.040 NA from Mar 2001 (Median) to Dec 2022, with 88 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.620 NA in Mar 2020 and a record low of 0.650 NA in Mar 2001. China City Labor Market: Demand-Supply Ratio data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table CN.GJ: City Labor Market: Demand-Supply Ratio.

Discover the booming China farm machinery market! This in-depth analysis reveals a CAGR of 5.80% and explores key drivers, trends, and challenges shaping this multi-billion dollar industry. Learn about leading companies and regional market shares. Projected growth from 2025-2033 offers lucrative opportunities. Key drivers for this market are: Increasing Legalization of Cannabis, Growing Focus on Health Benefits of Cannabis. Potential restraints include: Lack of Data on Dosages and Results, Lack of Access to Financial Assistance. Notable trends are: Decreasing Availability of Farm Labor and Rising Cost of Labor Impacting the Market.

Actual value and historical data chart for China Employees Industry Female Percent Of Female Employment

China City Labor Market: Demand: Manufacturing data was reported at 2,357.256 Person th in Mar 2014. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,695.201 Person th for Dec 2013. China City Labor Market: Demand: Manufacturing data is updated quarterly, averaging 1,237.107 Person th from Mar 2001 (Median) to Mar 2014, with 53 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,357.256 Person th in Mar 2014 and a record low of 161.484 Person th in Mar 2001. China City Labor Market: Demand: Manufacturing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table CN.GJ: City Labor Market: Demand of Labour: by Industry.

In October 2025, the surveyed unemployment rate in urban areas of China ranged at *** percent, down from *** percent in the previous month. The annual unemployment rate in China was *** percent in 2024. Surveyed versus registered unemployment Figures on surveyed unemployment were published by the National Bureau of Statistics of China in 2018 for the first time. The use of surveys was initiated to get a more accurate picture of actual unemployment in urban areas of China. The surveys cover all permanent residents between the age of 16 and retirement age living in cities. In contrast, registered unemployment figures take only those people into account that have actively reported their unemployment. As most migrant workers and other groups that do not qualify for unemployment compensations in China normally do not report their unemployment status, the figures for registered unemployment are considerably lower than those for surveyed unemployment. Youth unemployment in China Youth unemployment has become a growing problem in China in recent years. Unemployment figures for young people fluctuate over the year and normally peak in July and August in China, when the largest number of graduates enter the job market. The youth unemployment rate increased from 13.9 percent in July 2019 to 16.8 percent in July 2020, 19.9 percent in July 2022, and 21.3 percent in June 2023. This is mainly due to difficult economic conditions and rising numbers of college graduates who often do not fit the demand for more practically skilled work in the job market.

In 2023, around ** percent of Chinese cybersecurity companies required a bachelor's degree from job seekers. A bachelor's degree was the most sought-after degree by cybersecurity enterprises and government institutions; however, vocational school degrees and master's degrees exceeded employers demands.