In November 2025, the national urban surveyed unemployment rate remained stable at 5.10%, unchanged from the previous period and steady for two consecutive months. Data show that over the past six months, the unemployment rate first rose and then stabilized—increasing from 5.00% in June to a peak of 5.30% in September before gradually declining and stabilizing at 5.10%. This trend indicates that while the labor market continues to face certain pressures, overall conditions are stabilizing, reflecting the gradual effectiveness of policy interventions. By age group, employment pressure remains significant among youth. The unemployment rate for individuals aged 16–24 (excluding students) reached 16.90%, markedly higher than the national average, highlighting persistent structural challenges in graduate employment. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate for those aged 25–29 stood at 7.20%, though lower than the youth group, it still remains elevated, underscoring difficulties faced by newcomers entering the workforce. In contrast, the unemployment rate among the core working-age group (30–59 years) was only 3.80%, demonstrating the stability and competitiveness of middle-aged workers in the labor market. This disparity underscores the need for targeted employment policies focused on youth, with enhanced vocational training and job-matching mechanisms to achieve higher-quality and more adequate employment.