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China adds 10.52 million urban jobs in first nine months of 2026
China added 10.52 million urban jobs between January and September 2026, reaching 87.7% of its full-year target.
The figures cover jobs in cities across the country.
The average surveyed urban unemployment rate was 5.2% from January to August, and officials said employment was generally stable.
The government plans to encourage hiring in services, which it sees as an important source of jobs.
It also plans support for young people, especially new university graduates, and for flexible workers and rural migrant workers.
The measures come as China faces a prolonged property crisis, weak consumer spending, high youth unemployment and an ageing population.
Officials say they will also seek jobs in emerging industries and promote employment linked to artificial intelligence.
China created 10.52 million urban jobs from January to September 2026, reaching 87.7% of its annual target.
The average surveyed urban unemployment rate was 5.2% from January to August.
Officials said employment was generally stable and outlined plans to promote hiring.
Planned measures include supporting employment in services and helping young people, migrant workers and people in flexible work.
- Who
- China’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security reported the figures.
- What
- China created 10.52 million urban jobs, reaching 87.7% of its annual target.
- When
- From January to September 2026; the figures were reported on October 10.
- Where
- China.
- Why
- Officials said planned measures would promote employment, including through services and targeted support for workers.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
services act better as the main channel for absorbing jobs
employment situation remains stable in general
China created 10.52 million urban jobs, reaching 87.7% of its annual target.
The average surveyed urban unemployment rate was 5.2%.
Reports said officials were planning measures to support hiring and employment.
- Urban jobs
- 10.52 million
- Annual target reached
- 87.7%
- Average surveyed urban unemployment
- 5.2% in January–August
- Planned employment measures
- Support for services, young people, migrant workers and flexible workers
- Reports published
- October 10, 2026
Sources
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