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Taiwan Unemployment Rate
Taiwan's unemployment rate measures the percentage of the labour force actively seeking work but not currently employed. It is published monthly by the national statistics office.
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Why Unemployment Rate matters for TWD
The unemployment rate is a cornerstone of the Central Bank of the Republic of China's dual or single mandate. A tightening labour market signals wage pressure and potential inflation, pulling rate expectations higher and supporting the twd.
How to interpret this series
A lower-than-expected unemployment rate is typically twd-positive because it implies a tight labour market and possible wage inflation, consistent with hawkish central bank policy. A rising unemployment rate increases rate-cut odds.
Historical Unemployment Rate
Source: DGBAS. Cadence: Monthly. Unit: %. Coverage metadata updating.
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What is the natural rate of unemployment for Taiwan?
NAIRU (Non-Accelerating Inflation Rate of Unemployment) varies over time. Rates well below NAIRU suggest the economy is running hot and inflation pressures may build.