Number of workers' strikes in China 2014-2024

Published by C. Textor, Mar 5, 2025

In 2024, around 1,508 strikes or collective protests of workers were reported in China. The number of worker's strikes was considerably lower during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of the collective actions reported in 2024 were related to wage arrears.

Number of strikes and collective protests of workers in China from 2014 to 2024

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March 2025

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China

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2014 to 2024

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The figures refer to collective actions by workers, including strikes and protests.

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