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Nguyen, T. T. (2024). Current Status and Analysis of Employment and Unemployment Statistics in China and Vietnam. Economics & Management Information, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.62836/emi.v3i4.234
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Current Status and Analysis of Employment and Unemployment Statistics in China and Vietnam

This research examines the employment and unemployment situation in China and Vietnam from the perspective of their employment and unemployment statistical survey systems and methods. Firstly, based on the International Labour Organization’s definitions of employment and unemployment, the paper compares the conceptual definitions of employment and unemployment in China and Vietnam, further analyzing the similarities and differences in the statistical survey methods of the two countries. Secondly, it provides a comprehensive description of the basic situation of the labor market employment and unemployment in China and Vietnam from 2018 to 2023, revealing the common challenges faced by the employment markets of the two nations. Finally, based on the analysis of issues related to employment and unemployment statistics in China and Vietnam, the paper proposes targeted countermeasures and suggestions to improve the stability of the employment market and enhance the protection of workers’ rights.

China; Vietnam; employment statistics; unemployment statistics; employment situation

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Supporting Agencies

  1. Funding: This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.