National urban survey unemployment rate (%) 2026-08 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
China National urban survey unemployment rate (%) data from NBS.
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China's National urban survey unemployment rate (%) in 2026-08 was 5.3%. Historical data available from 2018-01 to 2026-08, covering 9 years. Data source: National Bureau of Statistics.
National urban survey unemployment rate (%)
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| Period | Value (% of urban labor force) |
|---|---|
| 2026-08 | 5.3 |
| 2026-07 | 5.2 |
| 2026-06 | 5 |
| 2026-05 | 5.1 |
| 2026-04 | 5.2 |
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| Period | Value (% of urban labor force) |
|---|---|
| 2018-01 | 5 |
| 2018-02 | 5 |
| 2018-03 | 5.1 |
| 2018-04 | 4.9 |
| 2018-05 | 4.8 |
| 2018-06 | 4.8 |
| 2018-07 | 5.1 |
| 2018-08 | 5 |
| 2018-09 | 4.9 |
| 2018-10 | 4.9 |
| 2018-11 | 4.8 |
| 2018-12 | 4.9 |
| 2019-01 | 5.1 |
| 2019-02 | 5.3 |
| 2019-03 | 5.2 |
| 2019-04 | 5 |
| 2019-05 | 5 |
| 2019-06 | 5.1 |
| 2019-07 | 5.3 |
| 2019-08 | 5.2 |
| 2019-09 | 5.2 |
| 2019-10 | 5.1 |
| 2019-11 | 5.1 |
| 2019-12 | 5.2 |
| 2020-01 | 5.3 |
| 2020-02 | 6.2 |
| 2020-03 | 5.9 |
| 2020-04 | 6 |
| 2020-05 | 5.9 |
| 2020-06 | 5.7 |
| 2020-07 | 5.7 |
| 2020-08 | 5.6 |
| 2020-09 | 5.4 |
| 2020-10 | 5.3 |
| 2020-11 | 5.2 |
| 2020-12 | 5.2 |
| 2021-01 | 5.4 |
| 2021-02 | 5.5 |
| 2021-03 | 5.3 |
| 2021-04 | 5.1 |
| 2021-05 | 5 |
| 2021-06 | 5 |
| 2021-07 | 5.1 |
| 2021-08 | 5.1 |
| 2021-09 | 4.9 |
| 2021-10 | 4.9 |
| 2021-11 | 5 |
| 2021-12 | 5.1 |
| 2022-01 | 5.3 |
| 2022-02 | 5.5 |
| 2022-03 | 5.8 |
| 2022-04 | 6.1 |
| 2022-05 | 5.9 |
| 2022-06 | 5.5 |
| 2022-07 | 5.4 |
| 2022-08 | 5.3 |
| 2022-09 | 5.5 |
| 2022-10 | 5.5 |
| 2022-11 | 5.7 |
| 2022-12 | 5.5 |
| 2023-01 | 5.5 |
| 2023-02 | 5.6 |
| 2023-03 | 5.3 |
| 2023-04 | 5.2 |
| 2023-05 | 5.2 |
| 2023-06 | 5.2 |
| 2023-07 | 5.3 |
| 2023-08 | 5.2 |
| 2023-09 | 5 |
| 2023-10 | 5 |
| 2023-11 | 5 |
| 2023-12 | 5.1 |
| 2024-01 | 5.2 |
| 2024-02 | 5.3 |
| 2024-03 | 5.2 |
| 2024-04 | 5 |
| 2024-05 | 5 |
| 2024-06 | 5 |
| 2024-07 | 5.2 |
| 2024-08 | 5.3 |
| 2024-09 | 5.1 |
| 2024-10 | 5 |
| 2024-11 | 5 |
| 2024-12 | 5.1 |
| 2025-01 | 5.2 |
| 2025-02 | 5.4 |
| 2025-03 | 5.2 |
| 2025-04 | 5.1 |
| 2025-05 | 5 |
| 2025-06 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 5.2 |
| 2025-08 | 5.3 |
| 2025-09 | 5.2 |
| 2025-10 | 5.1 |
| 2025-11 | 5.1 |
| 2025-12 | 5.1 |
| 2026-01 | 5.2 |
| 2026-02 | 5.3 |
| 2026-03 | 5.4 |
| 2026-04 | 5.2 |
| 2026-05 | 5.1 |
| 2026-06 | 5 |
| 2026-07 | 5.2 |
| 2026-08 | 5.3 |
About This Dataset
China National urban survey unemployment rate (%) data from NBS.
China's National urban survey unemployment rate (%) in 2026-08 was 5.3%. The dataset spans 104 data points from 2018-01 to 2026-08, updated monthly. It changed from 5.0% in 2018-01 to 5.3% in 2026-08.
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Latest value
5.3%
Citation Format:
China Data Portal (2026). National urban survey unemployment rate (%). Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/china-unemployment/
Primary Source:
National Bureau of Statistics
Data as of:
August 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the National urban survey unemployment rate (%) dataset report for 2026-08?
The latest row reports 5.3% for 2026-08. This dataset includes 104 data points from 2018-01 to 2026-08.
How did China's National urban survey unemployment rate (%) change over time?
From 2018-01 to 2026-08, China's National urban survey unemployment rate (%) changed from 5.0% to 5.3%.
Where does National urban survey unemployment rate (%) data come from?
National urban survey unemployment rate (%) data is sourced from National Bureau of Statistics and structured by China Data Portal for charting, CSV download, and API access.
Where can I download National urban survey unemployment rate (%) data?
You can download National urban survey unemployment rate (%) data from China Data Portal via our free API at https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/china-unemployment. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.
What is the data range for National urban survey unemployment rate (%)?
The National urban survey unemployment rate (%) dataset covers 2018-01 to 2026-08, with 104 data points. Data source: National Bureau of Statistics.