Hong Kong Unemployment Rate — 2026 Data, Trend & Forecast
Hong Kong's unemployment rate was 3.65% in December 2025, up from 2.99% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 2.99%.
Hong Kong's unemployment rate stands at 3.65% as of December 2025. Over the latest readings, the unemployment rate has moved within a band of 1.07% to 7.86%. The most recent figure of 3.65% is up from 2.99% a year earlier, and is 0.66% higher than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 226 economies tracked on this platform, Hong Kong ranks #183 on unemployment rate by latest value. It rose from 2.99% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 2.99%.
What's driving it
Joblessness tracks the business cycle, labour-force participation and structural shifts in industry, and tends to lag changes in output.
Recent readings
| Period | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 3.65% |
| Dec 2024 | 2.99% |
| Dec 2023 | 2.95% |
| Dec 2022 | 4.32% |
| Dec 2021 | 5.17% |
| Dec 2020 | 5.81% |
| Dec 2019 | 2.92% |
| Dec 2018 | 2.81% |
Data: Source: ILOSTAT, International Labour Organization (CC BY 4.0). Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
What Is the Unemployment Rate in Hong Kong in 2026?
Hong Kong's unemployment rate was 3.65% in December 2025, up from 2.99% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 2.99%.
Is the unemployment rate rising or falling in Hong Kong?
It rose in the latest reading — 3.65% in December 2025 versus 2.99% a year earlier. Year on year it is higher.
What is unemployment rate?
It measures the share of the labour force that is without work but actively seeking a job.