香港5月至7月经季节性调整的失业率为3.7% 就业不足率维持1.4%

Group 1 - The unemployment rate in Hong Kong increased slightly from 3.5% to 3.7% between April-June 2025 and May-July 2025, according to the latest labor statistics [1] - Total employment rose by approximately 14,000 from 3,657,300 to 3,671,300 during the same period, while the total labor force increased by about 22,700 from 3,793,500 to 3,816,200 [1] - The number of unemployed individuals increased from 136,200 to 145,000, an increase of about 8,800, and the number of underemployed rose from 52,600 to 55,200, an increase of approximately 2,600 [1] Group 2 - The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Sun Yuhan, noted that the rise in unemployment is partly due to fresh graduates and school leavers entering the labor market [2] - Sun Yuhan expressed optimism that the continuous growth of the Hong Kong economy would create more job opportunities for new entrants to the labor market [2] - Government measures aimed at promoting economic growth, boosting consumer sentiment, and attracting investment are expected to support overall labor demand [2]