The National Bureau of Statistics reported the decline on Monday, reflecting broader stabilization across various age demographics. Among those aged 25 to 29, unemployment ticked down to 7.2% from 7.4% in April. The trend extended to the workforce core, with joblessness among the 30-to-59 age group falling to 4.1% compared to 4.2% the previous month.
China's Youth Unemployment Reaches 11-Month Low
15.6% — that is the jobless rate for Chinese citizens aged 16 to 24, excluding college students, recorded this May. This figure marks the lowest level in nearly a year, signaling a subtle but measurable shift in the country's labor market dynamics following a period of persistent economic pressure.
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