As of the end of 2023, **China's financial sector employed 12.4 million people**, marking a **32% decrease** since 2018.
The **real estate sector** also experienced a notable downturn, with its workforce dropping to **2.7 million**, a **27% decline** from five years ago.
This information comes from **China’s economic census data**, released on **December 26**.
The figures reflect **challenging economic conditions** faced by these industries in recent years.
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