香港3-5月季节性调整失业率上升至3.5% 就业不足率上升至1.4%

Group 1 - The unemployment rate in Hong Kong increased from 3.4% to 3.5% between February-April 2025 and March-May 2025, respectively [1] - The underemployment rate also rose from 1.3% to 1.4% during the same period [1] - Total employment decreased by approximately 12,400 individuals, from 3,677,100 to 3,664,700 [1] - The total labor force declined by about 6,000, from 3,806,500 to 3,800,500 [1] - The number of unemployed individuals increased by around 6,400, from 129,400 to 135,800 [1] - The number of underemployed individuals rose by approximately 6,000, from 47,600 to 53,600 [1] Group 2 - The Secretary for Labour and Welfare noted that the slight increase in the unemployment rate reflects ongoing uncertainties in the external environment and changes in consumer behavior [2] - The labor market may be further impacted by the influx of new graduates and school leavers in the coming months [2] - Despite these challenges, the local economy is expected to grow by 2% to 3% this year, supported by a record number of local and foreign registered companies [2]