A total of 221,000 urban jobs were added by the city in 2021. Per capita disposable income of urban and rural residents reached 76,900 yuan and 41,500 yuan respectively. Serious energy has been devoted to strengthening assistance for major groups such as college graduates, people with difficulties in finding jobs, the fishermen who have to find new ways of living other than fishing and people with disabilities. Professional skills training sessions were offered to 1.062 million people. The employment rate of fresh graduates from Suzhou maintains above 98%. The return funds of 641 million yuan were issued to stabilize employment. The urban unemployment insurance fund was coordinated. The registered urban unemployment rate was controlled within 2%. The city is honored as the best employment promotion city in China.
