Unemployment nudges up to 5.2% in India
India's unemployment rate nudged up to 5.2% in September 2025, with rural areas seeing the biggest jump.
Urban women faced the toughest month, with joblessness soaring to 9.3%, and young women hit a staggering 26.4%.
Even as more people joined the workforce, finding jobs—especially for youth and women in cities—remains a real struggle.
Youth unemployment stuck at 15%
If you're about to enter the job market or know someone who is, these numbers matter.
Youth unemployment is stuck at 15%, showing how tough it is for first-time job seekers right now.
On the bright side, more rural women are working than before, pushing labor force participation to its highest point in months.
Still, city jobs aren't keeping up with demand—especially for young women—which means there's a growing gap between rural progress and urban challenges.
For anyone planning their next move or hoping for change, this snapshot shows where things stand and why targeted solutions are needed now more than ever.