China’s Urban Surveyed Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 5.20% in October

The National Bureau of Statistics released China’s urban surveyed unemployment rate for October on October 19, 2026.This month’s unemployment rate was 5.20%, unchanged from the previous month and matching market expectations of 5.20%. This indicates that the urban employment situation remains stable.**Data Background**The urban surveyed unemployment rate measures the percentage of the urban labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment during the reporting month. The data is sourced from a nationwide monthly labor force survey, with a sample size of approximately 340,000 households, covering nearly all prefecture-level cities and county-level regions across mainland China, ensuring strong representativeness.**Release Schedule**This data is of moderate importance and is released monthly. The next release is scheduled for December 15, 2026. Please stay tuned for updates.