Taiwan Jobless Rate Ticks Up

EthereumCraftsman · 2026-02-25T09:05:18+00:00

In January 2026, Taiwan's unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.36%, with 396,000 unemployed individuals and 88,000 new jobseekers. Overall employment increased by 40,000, while youth unemployment decreased to 11.62%. Labor force participation edged up to 59.61%.

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2026-02-25 09:05:18

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Taiwan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged up to 3.36% in January 2026 from 3.35% in December. It marked the highest level since April 2025, as the number of unemployed persons fell by 2,000 month-on-month, totaling 396,000, with new jobseekers numbering 88,000. Meanwhile, overall employment rose by 40,000, reaching 11.65 million. Among youths aged 20 to 24, the unemployment rate slowed to 11.62% from 11.75% in December. The labor force participation rate increased marginally to 59.61% in January 2026, compared with 59.59% the previous month.

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