Taiwan Jobless Rate Edges Higher in November

Taiwan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.35% in December, holding the highest level since April 2025. The total number of unemployed fell by 3,000 month-on-month to 398,000, the lowest level since May 2025. Overall employment rose by 6,000 to 11.65 million. Among younger workers, the unemployment rate for those aged 20–24 edged up slightly to 11.75%, compared with 11.70% in November. The labor force participation rate increased marginally to 59.59% from 59.57%, reaching the highest level since August 1990.

Taiwan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.35% in November from 3.33% in October. The total number of unemployed fell by 3,000 month-over-month to 401,000, while overall employment increased by 4,000 to 11.64 million. Youth unemployment for those aged 20–24 eased to 11.70%, the lowest in six months, down from 11.81% in October. The labor force participation rate inched up to 59.57% from 59.54%.

Taiwan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.33% in October from 3.35% in September. The number of unemployed declined by 3,000 month-over-month to 404,000, while total employment rose by 5,000 to 11.64 million. The youth unemployment rate for those aged 20–24 eased to 11.81% from 12.01%. Meanwhile, the labor force participation rate ticked up slightly to 59.54% from 59.51% in the previous month.