In 2023, around 470 million people were employed in urban areas of China, while around 270 million were employed in rural areas. In 2022, the number of urban employees had declined for the first time since 1962. This was mainly related to the coronavirus pandemic, and urban employment figures rebounded strongly in 2023. However, the average annual increase of urban employment has softened over the last decade.
Number of employed people in urban and rural areas of China from 2013 to 2023 (in millions)
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National Bureau of Statistics of China. "Number of Employed People in Urban and Rural Areas of China from 2013 to 2023 (in Millions)." Statista, Statista Inc., 29 Feb 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1102407/china-number-of-employed-persons-in-urban-rural-areas/
National Bureau of Statistics of China, Number of employed people in urban and rural areas of China from 2013 to 2023 (in millions) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1102407/china-number-of-employed-persons-in-urban-rural-areas/ (last visited June 16, 2024)
Number of employed people in urban and rural areas of China from 2013 to 2023 (in millions) [Graph], National Bureau of Statistics of China, February 29, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1102407/china-number-of-employed-persons-in-urban-rural-areas/