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Hong Kong’s unemployment rate rose to 3.8% in the first quarter of 2026, up from 3.7% in the previous quarter, according to the Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department.
The increase reflects a decline in employment conditions, particularly in the food service and construction sectors, where job openings have fallen and wages have stagnated.
The department’s monthly labour market report, released on 20 September 2026, calculated the unemployment rate based on the labour force aged 15 and older.
Overall employment remained steady, with the employment rate holding at 95.2%, indicating that while more people are seeking work, the number of available jobs has not risen proportionally.
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