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Urban Youth Unemployment Drops to 17.7% in September

10/23/2025

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In September 2025, urban youth unemployment for those aged 16 to 24 excluding students fell to 17.7% from 18.9%.
The rate's decline follows a record high of 21.3% in June 2023, after which the statistics bureau adjusted its reporting methodology.
The overall urban unemployment rate fell slightly to 5.2% in September.
Zhu Yiran, a computer science graduate, reported difficulty securing positions in state-owned enterprises.

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In September 2025, urban youth unemployment for those aged 16 to 24 excluding students fell to 17.7% from 18.9%.
The rate's decline follows a record high of 21.3% in June 2023, after which the statistics bureau adjusted its reporting methodology.
The overall urban unemployment rate fell slightly to 5.2% in September.
Zhu Yiran, a computer science graduate, reported difficulty securing positions in state-owned enterprises.