Hong Kong's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 3.5 percent in April to June compared with the previous three-month period, official data showed on Thursday.

The city's underemployment rate also remained unchanged at 1.4 percent in the two periods, according to data from the Census and Statistics Department.

Increases in unemployment were recorded mainly in the construction sector and food and beverage service activities sector while decreases were seen in the arts, entertainment and recreation sector and professional and business services sector.

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“While the unemployment and underemployment rates in April - June 2025 remained the same as those of the preceding three-month period, various industries in Hong Kong are undergoing transition and their respective unemployment rates have different trends," said Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han.

He said the trend of unemployment rate will hinge on the special administrative region’s overall economic performance.

“The entry of fresh graduates and school leavers during the summer may impact the overall employment situation. Nevertheless, the continued expansion of the Hong Kong economy should provide support to the labor market," Sun added.

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The number of unemployed persons (not seasonally adjusted) in April to June was 136,200, about the same as the 135,800 recorded in March to May. The number of underemployed persons decreased by around 1,000 to 52,600 in April to June.

Total employment also dropped by around 7,400 to 3,657,300 in April to June as the labor force decreased by around 7,000 to 3,793,500 over the same period.