Lowest Unemployment in China

Top 100 cities ranked by lowest unemployment

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Lowest Unemployment — China

1 Jiuxiangling 30 4.6%

2 Yu'hu Bay 30 4.6%

3 Luowa 21 4.6%

4 Burang 14 4.6%

5 Huatai 33 4.6%

6 Yuquanying 21 4.6%

7 Yangjingziwan 15 4.6%

8 Kalaxilike 13 4.6%

9 Bazang 15 4.6%

10 Huaidao 24 4.6%

11 Xibing 07 4.6%

12 Langmusi 15 4.6%

13 Bao'an yuan qu 30 4.6%

14 Changzhen 24 4.6%

15 Hetu 33 4.6%

16 Yangla 29 4.6%

17 Heyi 30 4.6%

18 Xirikxiy 13 4.6%

19 Ningchang 33 4.6%

20 Xiahu 07 4.6%

21 Shahe Jiangong 30 4.6%

22 Xipo 15 4.6%

23 Karjaw 13 4.6%

24 Xiaodian 28 4.6%

25 Baochuang Estate 30 4.6%

26 Pingding 15 4.6%

27 Shazui 30 4.6%

28 Bajiao 15 4.6%

29 Gaonan 33 4.6%

30 Chentian Village 30 4.6%

31 Liebu 24 4.6%

32 Hanjiayuan 08 4.6%

33 Longba 15 4.6%

34 Dayu 15 4.6%

35 Koktokay 13 4.6%

36 Changhao 31 4.6%

37 Nanchang, Shenzhen 30 4.6%

38 Xia Zanggor 06 4.6%

39 Oula 15 4.6%

40 Wuguanyi 26 4.6%

41 Jiangpan 15 4.6%

42 Lixianghu 33 4.6%

43 Yushang 02 4.6%

44 Shilian 33 4.6%

45 Sanyi 33 4.6%

46 Sazhubxi 06 4.6%

47 Tieganlike 08 4.6%

48 Dangyang 33 4.6%

49 Yaga 06 4.6%

50 Ganfeng 33 4.6%

51 Miba 15 4.6%

52 Houyu 07 4.6%

53 Dayanbei 24 4.6%

54 Xinzhuang 28 4.6%

55 Dawangtai 28 4.6%

56 Wanzu 33 4.6%

57 Hejiabao 15 4.6%

58 Tiemen 33 4.6%

59 Huyu 24 4.6%

60 Sadikyüzi 13 4.6%

61 Chiba 15 4.6%

62 Bozidun 13 4.6%

63 Niba 15 4.6%

64 Dongwang 29 4.6%

65 Gahai 15 4.6%

66 Kalabulegen 13 4.6%

67 Moba 15 4.6%

68 Muye 33 4.6%

69 Songping 15 4.6%

70 Delong 33 4.6%

71 Longtang 33 4.6%

72 Lijie 15 4.6%

73 Baluntaicun 13 4.6%

74 Tingjiang 07 4.6%

75 Baiyu 06 4.6%

76 Songnong 33 4.6%

77 Taoyan 15 4.6%

78 Yulin 33 4.6%

79 Haiyang 33 4.6%

80 Xishui 31 4.6%

81 Longmen 07 4.6%

82 Langxi 33 4.6%

83 Xiwu 06 4.6%

84 Shuiyao 24 4.6%

85 Baitang 06 4.6%

86 Liukuaizhuang 28 4.6%

87 Xarag 06 4.6%

88 Shuangcha 15 4.6%

89 Xiditou 28 4.6%

90 Shangan 33 4.6%

91 Xiaoling 15 4.6%

92 Jinjiahe 26 4.6%

93 Renzhuang 02 4.6%

94 Tudi 33 4.6%

95 Zhongyi 33 4.6%

96 Taishihe 15 4.6%

97 Yanhe 33 4.6%

98 Huaping 30 4.6%

99 Qiongkulecun 13 4.6%

100 Baiyun 33 4.6%

Cities with the lowest unemployment rates in China represent some of the strongest local job markets. Jiuxiangling has an unemployment rate of just 4.6%. These communities benefit from diverse economies, growing industries, or proximity to major employment centers.

Low unemployment often indicates a healthy local economy with strong demand for workers across multiple sectors. These cities tend to attract new residents and businesses, creating a positive economic cycle of growth and opportunity.

While low unemployment is generally positive, extremely tight labor markets can create challenges for businesses trying to hire and may contribute to upward pressure on wages and, consequently, prices for goods and services.

Did You Know?

1. Jiuxiangling's unemployment rate of 4.6% means virtually everyone who wants a job has one.
2. Cities with unemployment below 3% are generally considered to be at 'full employment' by economists.
3. Low unemployment can actually create challenges for businesses struggling to find workers to fill open positions.

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