India's Unemployment Rate
The unemployment rate in India has shown an increase in the April-June period, with specific variations across rural and urban areas, as well as among different demographics.
Overall Unemployment Statistics
- The national unemployment rate rose to 5.4% from 5% in the previous quarter.
- Both rural and urban areas experienced an increase in unemployment rates.
Rural and Urban Unemployment
- Rural Unemployment: Increased to 4.8% from 4.3%.
- Urban Unemployment: Slightly increased to 6.7% from 6.6%.
Gender-based Unemployment
- Female Unemployment: Rose to 5.7% from 5.3%.
- Male Unemployment: Increased to 5.3% from 4.8%.
State-wise Unemployment Rates
- Chhattisgarh: Highest rate at 12.8%.
- Jammu & Kashmir: 9.1%.
- Kerala: 8.9%.
- Punjab: 8.5%.
- Andhra Pradesh: 7.4%.
Survey Details
- The data is based on the Current Weekly Status (CWS), targeting individuals aged 15 and above who were unemployed but actively seeking work during the preceding week.
- The survey encompassed 133,425 households and 559,673 people across rural and urban areas.
Youth Unemployment
- Youth Unemployment: Increased to 15.9% from 15% in the previous quarter.
- Female Youth Unemployment: Jumped to 19.6% from 17.7%.
