South Asia
India Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
4.2%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+1.1%
2024 → 2025
Record High
7.9%
Recorded in 2020
Record Low
4.2%
Recorded in 2023
10-Year Average
6.1%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Analysis
India's unemployment rate of 4.22% of the labor force in 2025 is a relatively low figure compared to other major economies. This indicates a strong labor market with a high level of employment. The low unemployment rate can be attributed to India's large and growing informal sector, which absorbs a significant portion of the workforce.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.2% | 0.0% | +1.1% |
| 2024 | 4.2% | 0.0% | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 4.2% | 0.7% | -13.5% |
| 2022 | 4.8% | 1.6% | -24.4% |
| 2021 | 6.4% | 1.5% | -18.8% |
| 2020 | 7.9% | 1.3% | +20.7% |
| 2019 | 6.5% | 1.1% | -14.9% |
| 2018 | 7.7% | 0.0% | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 7.6% | 0.0% | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 7.6% | 0.0% | -0.2% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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