Unemployment rate stable, youth joblessness increases

Business Jul 15, 2025

India's overall unemployment rate stayed at 5.6% in June, just like in May, according to the latest government survey.
But for young people, things got a bit worse: youth unemployment nudged up from 15% to 15.3%.
Young women felt this the most—their jobless rate jumped to 17.4%, and fewer are even looking for work now.

Finding a job is getting harder for young Indians

This isn't just about numbers—it shows how finding a job is getting harder for young Indians, especially women.
Female workforce participation dropped again (from 25.5% to 24.5%), highlighting how much work still needs to be done so everyone gets a fair shot at employment in India's economy.