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China's Urban Unemployment Drops as Migrant Workers Surge

1/17/2025

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In 2024, China's urban unemployment rate dipped to 5.1%, signaling a positive shift from the previous year. Meanwhile, the number of rural migrant workers surged to 299.73 million. Youth unemployment saw a slight relief with a 0.4% decrease for those aged 16-24, as the government gears up for job creation initiatives in 2025.

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In 2024, China's urban unemployment rate dipped to 5.1%, signaling a positive shift from the previous year. Meanwhile, the number of rural migrant workers surged to 299.73 million. Youth unemployment saw a slight relief with a 0.4% decrease for those aged 16-24, as the government gears up for job creation initiatives in 2025.