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China's

Economic indicators

2

World ranked

China ranks 2 in the world by current economic output

$17.8tn

Nominal GDP (US$)

GDP reflects the overall size and economic strength of the country's economy.

1

APAC ranked

China is ranked 1 in APAC by economic output in the region

GDP growth (%)

GDP growth explained

The chart compares how GDP has grown for China, its region, and the world over the last seven years. Positive growth indicates an expanding economy; negative growth may signal contraction and affect hiring activity.

1%

Current rate

▲ 0.8% increase

Inflation represents the rate at which prices rise and purchasing power diminishes. High inflation may prompt employees to seek higher wages, potentially impacting company profitability and hiring strategies.

China's inflation rate

120 days

Maternity leave

China's maternity leave offers 120-158 days with full pay, extendable for complications. Paternity leave is 7-30 days, fully paid. Parental leave in Beijing/Shanghai is 5 days/year until child turns 3.

180 days

Sick leave

In China, employees can have up to 180 days of paid sick leave, with varying rates and payers based on duration and tenure. Benefits range and complexity is notable.

Cost of living

Cost of living index explained

The cost of living has a direct impact on salary expectations and the competitiveness of compensation packages. It can influence the appeal of certain locations for both employers and candidates.

China's

Labor market

China vs world population age distribution

1.4bn

Population

China has a population of about 1.4bn. The chart compares its age distribution with the world average—useful context for workforce size and long-term hiring demand.

11 days

Minimum annual holidays

Minimum annual holidays reflect mandated leave. Hiring in countries with high allowances (over 25 days) may require emphasizing work-life balance when recruiting.

45 hrs

Average working full time week

Standard workweek is Monday-Friday, 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, extendable to 6 days, 44 hours. Overtime is paid at 150% on weekdays, 200% on weekends, 300% on holidays, with a 36-hour monthly cap and 3-hour daily limit.

4.7%

Current percentage

▼ 0.3% reduction

China's unemployment rate is healthy, indicating a well functioning labor market with good job opportunities for most people. Between 2022 and 2023, there was a small decrease in unemployment, suggesting continued economic stability with a slight improvement in job availability

Unemployment rate

China's

Top performing companies and industries

Top performing companies

  • Byd
  • Jingdong Mall
  • Yum China

Top industries

  • Services
  • Industry and Manufacturing
  • Agriculture

Ratio of males to females (by age)

72 / 61

Male

In China there is a medium gap in participation rates between males and females, indicating moderate inequality with some progress towards gender parity.

China's

Religion and ethnicity

Religion

In religiously diverse countries, a broad sourcing and engagement approach whilst appealing to inclusive practices resonates with this candidate market. In homogeneous environments, understanding dominant cultural norms is often more important when engaging with talent.

Ethnicity

In ethnically diverse countries, there may be a greater variety of candidates with different cultural backgrounds. Employers may need to focus more on inclusive hiring practices to attract talent from across different ethnic groups.