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China’s 16–24 urban unemployment rate (excluding students) fell to 16.5% in December, extending a four-month decline but remaining historically elevated. A record graduate cohort and rising preference for civil service roles suggest continued structural pressure on entry-level employment despite targeted support measures.
China’s official youth unemployment rate (ages 16–24 excluding students) fell to 16.5% in December, marking a fourth consecutive monthly decline and the lowest level since the second half of last year. Despite the improvement, a record graduate pipeline and limited absorption capacity suggest continued labor market strain for new entrants.
China’s official youth unemployment rate (16–24, excluding students) fell to 16.5% in December, marking a fourth consecutive monthly decline but remaining historically high. Record graduate cohorts and rising civil service exam participation suggest persistent entry-level labor market pressure despite ongoing policy support.
NBS data show the non-student 16–24 unemployment rate fell to 16.5% in December 2025, marking a fourth consecutive monthly decline, while the overall urban unemployment rate stayed at 5.1%. The figures point to gradual improvement for younger cohorts but continued structural pressure on youth employment, with seasonality and post-2023 methodology changes shaping interpretation.
China’s 16–24 urban unemployment rate (excluding students) fell to 16.5% in December, extending a four-month decline but remaining historically elevated. A record graduate cohort and rising preference for civil service roles suggest continued structural pressure on entry-level employment despite targeted support measures.
China’s official youth unemployment rate (ages 16–24 excluding students) fell to 16.5% in December, marking a fourth consecutive monthly decline and the lowest level since the second half of last year. Despite the improvement, a record graduate pipeline and limited absorption capacity suggest continued labor market strain for new entrants.
China’s official youth unemployment rate (16–24, excluding students) fell to 16.5% in December, marking a fourth consecutive monthly decline but remaining historically high. Record graduate cohorts and rising civil service exam participation suggest persistent entry-level labor market pressure despite ongoing policy support.
NBS data show the non-student 16–24 unemployment rate fell to 16.5% in December 2025, marking a fourth consecutive monthly decline, while the overall urban unemployment rate stayed at 5.1%. The figures point to gradual improvement for younger cohorts but continued structural pressure on youth employment, with seasonality and post-2023 methodology changes shaping interpretation.
| ID | Title | Category | Date | Views | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPT-1051 | China Youth Unemployment Eases in December, but Graduate Wave Sustains Pressure | China | 2026-02-12 | 0 | ACCESS » |
| RPT-804 | China’s Youth Unemployment Eases to 16.5% in December, but Structural Pressure Persists | China | 2026-02-07 | 0 | ACCESS » |
| RPT-656 | China Youth Unemployment Eases in December, but Graduate Wave Sustains Pressure | China | 2026-02-04 | 0 | ACCESS » |
| RPT-652 | China’s Youth Unemployment Eases to 16.5% in December as Urban Jobless Rate Holds Steady | China | 2025-10-15 | 0 | ACCESS » |