China - Unemployment
Unemployment, total (% of total labor force)
Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) in China was 4.30 as of 2009. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 4.90 in 1980, while its lowest value was 1.80 in 1985.
Definition: Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.
Source: International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 4.90 |
| 1981 | 3.80 |
| 1982 | 3.20 |
| 1983 | 2.30 |
| 1984 | 1.90 |
| 1985 | 1.80 |
| 1986 | 2.00 |
| 1987 | 2.00 |
| 1988 | 2.00 |
| 1989 | 2.60 |
| 1990 | 2.50 |
| 1991 | 2.30 |
| 1992 | 2.30 |
| 1993 | 2.60 |
| 1994 | 2.80 |
| 1995 | 2.90 |
| 1996 | 3.00 |
| 1997 | 3.10 |
| 1998 | 3.10 |
| 1999 | 3.10 |
| 2000 | 3.10 |
| 2001 | 3.60 |
| 2002 | 4.00 |
| 2003 | 4.30 |
| 2004 | 4.20 |
| 2005 | 4.20 |
| 2006 | 4.10 |
| 2007 | 4.00 |
| 2009 | 4.30 |
Classification
Topic: Labor & Social Protection Indicators
Sub-Topic: Unemployment
