Unemployment Rate in India decreased to 8.20 percent in January from 8.30 percent in December of 2024. This dataset provides - India Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2023, the estimated youth unemployment rate in India was at 15.67 percent. According to the source, the data are ILO estimates. For the past decade, India’s youth unemployment rate has been hovering around the 22 percent mark. What is the youth unemployment rate?The youth unemployment rate refers to those in the workforce who are aged 15 to 24 years and without a job, but actively seeking one. Generally, youth unemployment rates are higher than the adult unemployment rates, and India is no exception: youth unemployment in India is significantly higher than the national unemployment rate. The Indian workforce, young and oldIndia’s unemployment rate in general is not remarkably high when compared to those of other countries. Both India’s unemployment rate and youth unemployment rate are below their global equivalents. In a comparison of the Asia-Pacific region countries, India ranks somewhere in the middle, with Cambodia’s unemployment rate being estimated to be below one percent, and Afghanistan’s the highest at 8.8 percent.

This dataset provides the Unemployment Rate (UR) in percentage according to usual status (ps+ss) for each State and Union Territory in India, categorized by age groups: 15-29 years, 15-59 years, 15 years and above, and all ages. It is sourced from the PLFS by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and offers insights into regional and age-group-specific unemployment rates. For 2023-24, Chandigarh's entire area has been considered urban for this survey, with data available only for the age groups 15-59 years, 15 years and above, and all ages. Before 2019-20, Ladakh was part of Jammu and Kashmir, and since 2020-21, Daman and Diu has been merged with Dadra and Nagar Haveli to form the union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.

The statistic shows the unemployment rate in India from 1999 to 2023. In 2023, the unemployment rate in India was estimated to be 4.17 percent. India's economy in comparison to other BRIC states India possesses one of the fastest-growing economies in the world and as a result, India is recognized as one of the G-20 major economies as well as a member of the BRIC countries, an association that is made up of rapidly growing economies. As well as India, three other countries, namely Brazil, Russia and China, are BRIC members. India’s manufacturing industry plays a large part in the development of its economy; however its services industry is the most significant economical factor. The majority of the population of India works in this sector. India’s notable economic boost can be attributed to significant gains over the past decade in regards to the efficiency of the production of goods as well as maintaining relatively low debt, particularly when compared to the total amount earned from goods and services produced throughout the years. When considering individual development as a country, India progressed significantly over the years. However, in comparison to the other emerging countries in the BRIC group, India’s progress was rather minimal. While China experienced the most apparent growth, India’s efficiency and productivity remained somewhat stagnant over the course of 3 or 4 years. India also reported a rather large trade deficit over the past decade, implying that its total imports exceeded its total amount of exports, essentially forcing the country to borrow money in order to finance the nation. Most economists consider trade deficits a negative factor, especially in the long run and for developing or emerging countries.

Labor Force Participation Rate in India remained unchanged at 50.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 50.40 percent in the third quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - India Labor Force Participation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This dataset provides the unemployment rates for major religious groups in India, based on usual status (ps+ss). For years before 2017-18, the data was obtained in different quinquennial rounds of NSSO conducted from 2004-05 (NSS 61st) to 2011-12 (NSS 68th round). From 2017-18 the data is sourced from the annual report of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data highlights unemployment trends within different religious communities.

This dataset provides the Unemployment Rate (UR) in percentage, calculated according to the usual principal status (ps) for each State and Union Territory in India. The data is sourced from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation since 2020-21. It highlights unemployment trends across regions and all age groups. Note: For 2023-24, Chandigarh's entire area has been considered as urban for this survey.

Key information about India Unemployment Rate

• India Unemployment Rate increased to 7.11% in Dec 2020, from the previously reported figure of 5.27% in Dec 2019.
• India Unemployment Rate is updated yearly, available from Dec 1991 to Dec 2020, with an average rate of 5.66%.
• The data reached an all-time high of 7.11% in Dec 2020 and a record low of 5.27% in Dec 2019.
• The data is reported by reported by CEIC Data.
• In the latest reports, India Population reached 1,382.89 million people in Mar 2023.

Employment Rate in India remained unchanged at 47.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 47.20 percent in the third quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - India Worker Population Ratio- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

India Unemployment Rate: Rural data was reported at 5.300 % in 2018. India Unemployment Rate: Rural data is updated yearly, averaging 5.300 % from Jun 2018 (Median) to 2018, with 1 observations. India Unemployment Rate: Rural data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.GBA014: Periodic Labour Force Survey: Annual: Unemployment Rate: Usual Status.

India Unemployment Rate: Urban data was reported at 7.800 % in 2018. India Unemployment Rate: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 7.800 % from Jun 2018 (Median) to 2018, with 1 observations. India Unemployment Rate: Urban data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.GBA014: Periodic Labour Force Survey: Annual: Unemployment Rate: Usual Status.

As per the Periodic Labour Force Survey of 2024, the unemployment rate among individuals with secondary education and above was 7.1 percent, the highest among other levels of education. Although the unemployment rate within this category fell from the previous financial year. Potential of the education sectorIndia's education sector is estimated to be valued at around 117 billion U.S. dollars, and it is expected to grow to 225 billion U.S. dollars by 2025. It is a growing trend for many young Indians to attain two or three degrees in the hope of attaining a job. One of the largest young populations in the world presents a unique opportunity for the country in the education sector. Educated unemployed Youth unemployment in India was over 15 percent in 2023. This is despite the abundance of highly educated professionals. The data suggests a sharp mismatch between the skills of the labor force and job creation. The lack of jobs in the non-farm sector for the newly graduated young population is a major cause of worry for the Indian economy.

As of May 2022, the unemployment rate in India was recorded at nearly seven percent, a decrease from the previous month. While the unemployment rate had significantly declined over the course of 2021 since having peaked in April 2020, the breakout of new coronavirus variants coupled with recurring lockdowns resulted in a fluctuating trend of unemployment gripping the nation.

The trickle-down effect

Between February and April 2020, the share of households that experienced a fall in income shot up to nearly 46 percent. Inflation rates on goods and services including food products and fuel were expected to rise later this year. Social distancing resulted in job losses, specifically those within Indian society’s lower economic strata. Several households terminated domestic help services – essentially an unorganized monthly-paying job. Most Indians spent a large amount of time engaging in household chores themselves, making it the most widely practiced lockdown activity.

Aid from the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana

The most devastating impact of the virus and the lockdown had been on the economically backward classes, with limited access to proper healthcare and other resources. As a result the government launched various programs and campaigns to help sustain such households. Under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, 312 billion Indian rupees were accrued and provided to around 331 million beneficiaries that included women, construction workers, farmers, and senior citizens. More aid was announced in mid-May, to mainly support small businesses through the crisis.

India Unemployment Rate: Female data was reported at 5.700 % in 2018. India Unemployment Rate: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 5.700 % from Jun 2018 (Median) to 2018, with 1 observations. India Unemployment Rate: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.GBA014: Periodic Labour Force Survey: Annual: Unemployment Rate: Usual Status.

This dataset is about countries in India per year, featuring 5 columns: agricultural land, alternative and nuclear energy, armed forces personnel, birth rate, and unemployment. The preview is ordered by date (descending).

India Unemployment: Per 1000 Persons: Current Daily Status: Urban: Female data was reported at 80.000 Person in 2012. This records a decrease from the previous number of 91.000 Person for 2010. India Unemployment: Per 1000 Persons: Current Daily Status: Urban: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 107.000 Person from Jun 1978 (Median) to 2012, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 145.000 Person in 1978 and a record low of 80.000 Person in 2012. India Unemployment: Per 1000 Persons: Current Daily Status: Urban: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Sample Survey Organisation. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table IN.GBA019: Employment and Unemployment Survey: Unemployment.

India Unemployment Rate: Male data was reported at 6.200 % in 2018. India Unemployment Rate: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 6.200 % from Jun 2018 (Median) to 2018, with 1 observations. India Unemployment Rate: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.GBA014: Periodic Labour Force Survey: Annual: Unemployment Rate: Usual Status.

This dataset provides values for UNEMPLOYMENT RATE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

India IN: Unemployment Rate: % Change over Previous Period data was reported at -14.042 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of -24.169 % for 2022. India IN: Unemployment Rate: % Change over Previous Period data is updated yearly, averaging -14.528 % from Dec 2019 (Median) to 2023, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.846 % in 2020 and a record low of -24.169 % in 2022. India IN: Unemployment Rate: % Change over Previous Period data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.IMF.IFS: Labour Force, Employment and Unemployment: Annual.

India Part Time Employment: % of Total Employment data was reported at 23.990 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 20.850 % for 2022. India Part Time Employment: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 18.080 % from Dec 2018 (Median) to 2023, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.990 % in 2023 and a record low of 14.440 % in 2019. India Part Time Employment: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Part time employment refers to regular employment in which working time is substantially less than normal. Definitions of part time employment differ by country.;International Labour Organization. “Wages and Working Time Statistics database (COND)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;Relevance to gender indicator: More and more women are working part-time and one of the concern is that part time work does not provide the stability that full time work does.