Unemployment in India: Jobless rate rises to 5.6% in May; women face higher unemployment at 5.8%
India's unemployment rate increased to 5.6% in May 2025, up from 5.1% in April, primarily due to seasonal factors and decreased rural employment after the Rabi harvest. Young people aged 15-29 experienced a significant rise in joblessness, reaching 15%.
India's unemployment rate increased to 5.6% in May 2025, up from 5.1% in April, primarily due to seasonal factors and decreased rural employment after the Rabi harvest. Young people aged 15-29 experienced a significant rise in joblessness, reaching 15%.
