Rising Youth Unemployment Rates in China

China's jobless rate for those aged 16 to 24, excluding college students, hit 13.2% in June, as reported by the country's statistics bureau. Unemployment for 25-29 year olds stood at 6.4%, and it was 4% for people aged 30 to 59.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Beijing | Updated: 17-07-2024 08:37 IST | Created: 17-07-2024 08:37 IST
Rising Youth Unemployment Rates in China
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In June, the jobless rate for China's youth aged 16 to 24, excluding college students, climbed to 13.2%, according to the national statistics bureau.

The unemployment rate for 25-29 year olds was recorded at 6.4%, similarly excluding college students, while the jobless rate for those aged 30 to 59 was at 4%.

The data highlights significant unemployment challenges among young adults in the country.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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