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India Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 5% in September
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Moneycontrol•15-10-2026, 16:32
India Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 5% in September
- •India's overall unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.0 percent in September 2026 for people aged 15 and above.
- •Urban labour force participation increased to 50.7 percent in September, driven by rising participation among urban women.
- •The labour force participation rate among urban women rose to 25.9 percent, while their workforce participation improved to 23.5 percent.
- •Unemployment among urban women increased slightly to 9.2 percent in September compared to 8.9 percent in August.
- •Rural labour force participation moderated to 58.0 percent, with rural female unemployment dropping to its lowest level during 2026 at 3.9 percent.
Key Questions Answered
India's overall unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.0 percent in September 2026 for individuals aged 15 and above.
Urban women's labour force participation rate increased by 0.5 percentage points to 25.9 percent in September, with workforce participation improving to 23.5 percent.
Labour force participation in rural areas moderated slightly to 58.0 percent in September, while rural unemployment increased marginally to 4.2 percent.
