Research Report: January 2026 Active Job Openings Ratio at 1.18x, Unemployment Rate at 2.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What was the active job-opening ratio in January 2026 according to the report?
- A: The active job-opening ratio in January 2026 was 1.18x, which represents a decrease of 0.02 points from the previous month.
- Q: How did the unemployment rate change in January 2026 compared to the previous month?
- A: The unemployment rate in January 2026 was 2.7%, marking an increase of 0.1 points from the previous month, the first such rise in five months.
- Q: What was the year-on-year growth rate of new job openings in January 2026?
- A: The growth rate of new job openings decreased by 4.6% year-on-year in January 2026, continuing a trend of being below the previous year's level for nine consecutive months.
- Q: What was the active job-opening ratio specifically for regular employees in January 2026?
- A: The active job-opening ratio for regular employees in January 2026 was 0.99x, a decrease of 0.04 points from the same month last year, and it has been below 1x for four consecutive months.
- Q: Which age group saw a decrease in unemployment rate in January 2026 compared to the same month last year?
- A: Among the age groups analyzed, only the 25-34 age bracket showed a decrease of 0.1 points in its unemployment rate compared to the same month last year.