Many were willing to take those odds as private job prospects dim amid an economic slump and worsening business sentiment. Unemployment among 16- to 24-year-old urbanites in China has stayed above 17% since July, compared to around 10% in the U.S.
onsdag 17. desember 2025
Why China’s young are flocking to government jobs in record numbers
A record number of educated young Chinese are flocking to government jobs for security as the world’s second largest economy faces growing headwinds that have diminished prospects for private sector jobs. As many as 3.7 million applicants nationwide, including graduates from the country’s top universities, sat for the annual civil service exam last month. But only one in about 100 is expected to secure a place among the 38,100 entry-level government roles, starting next year.
Many were willing to take those odds as private job prospects dim amid an economic slump and worsening business sentiment. Unemployment among 16- to 24-year-old urbanites in China has stayed above 17% since July, compared to around 10% in the U.S.
Many were willing to take those odds as private job prospects dim amid an economic slump and worsening business sentiment. Unemployment among 16- to 24-year-old urbanites in China has stayed above 17% since July, compared to around 10% in the U.S.
