India’s Unemployment Rises to 5.6% in May 2025:
India’s unemployment rate increased to 5.6% in May 2025, up from 5.1% in April, primarily due to a sharp decline in agricultural jobs following the harvest season, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics. The jobless rate among urban and rural youth and female workers also rose during this period, reflecting sectoral shifts in employment and ongoing economic challenges.
Key Data Highlights (May 2025)
- Overall Unemployment Rate: 5.6% in May (up from 5.1% in April).
- Female Unemployment Rate: Increased to 5.8% (compared to 5.6% for males).
- Youth (15–29 years) Unemployment
- Urban: Rose to 17.9% (from 17.2%).
- Rural: Rose to 13.7% (from 12.3
