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November 18, 2025
Hong Kong's unemployment rate decreased slightly in the period from August to October. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 3.8% in August to October, down from 3.9% in the July to September period. The underemployment rate remained stable at 1.6%. Without adjustment, the unemployment rate dropped to 3.9% from 4.1%. The number of unemployed people was 149,600, compared to 155,600 in the July to September period.
The unemployment rate increased in many major economic sectors, with more distinct increases observed in the retail, accommodation, and food services sector; the professional and business services sector; the foundation and superstructure sector; and the financing sector. Looking ahead, the solid expansion of the economy, along with the steadfast improvement in business sentiment and the gradual recovery in consumption confidence, should provide support to the labor market. 11/18/2025 - 03:53:00 (RTTNews)
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