China’s College Grads Struggle to Find Jobs as Youth Unemployment Rate Hits 11-Month High
Experts say the real figure could be much higher because the official data is limited.
TL;DR
- China's official youth unemployment rate in July hit an 11-month high.
- The urban unemployment rate for youths (excluding enrolled students) rose to 17.9 percent in July.
- This is an increase from 14.9 percent in June and the worst reading since August 2025.
- Experts and young Chinese believe the real unemployment number could be higher than official figures.
- Economist Edward Huang stated that official figures likely include many short-term and temporary workers, suggesting a worse reality.