在截至2025年5月的三个月内,香港经季节性调整的失业率从上一时期的3.4%小幅上升至3.5%,达到2022年12月以来的最高水平。这一增长是由于外部不确定性和消费模式变化导致的行业持续调整。失业人数增加6400人,达到135800人,而总就业人数下降12400人,达到366万人。大多数主要行业的失业率都有所上升,建筑、零售和房地产的失业率上升幅度更大。5月份青年失业率(20-29岁)保持不变,为6.5%。与此同时,劳动力参与率从56.8%小幅降至56.7%。展望未来,应届毕业生和离校生的到来可能会给就业市场带来进一步的压力。
Hong Kong’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 3.5% in the three months ending May 2025, from 3.4% in the previous period, hitting its highest level since December 2022. The increase was driven by continued industry adjustments amid external uncertainties and changing consumption patterns. The number of unemployed people rose by 6,400 to 135,800, while total employment dropped by 12,400 to 3.66 million. Unemployment increased across most major sectors, with sharper rises in construction, retail, and real estate. The youth unemployment rate (ages 20–29) remained unchanged at 6.5% in May. Meanwhile, the labour force participation rate edged down to 56.7% from 56.8%. Looking ahead, the arrival of fresh graduates and school leavers could put further pressure on the job market.