India's unemployment rate drops to 4.7% in November 2025

In November 2025, India's unemployment rate for people aged 15 and above dropped to 4.7%, the lowest it has been in eight months.

This improvement was driven by a strong rural job market, particularly due to rabi sowing activities.

The unemployment rate in rural areas fell to 3.9%, while in urban areas, it decreased to 6.5%.

Both men and women saw a reduction in unemployment rates, with men at 4.6% and women at 4.8%.

More people are now part of the workforce, with the labor force participation rate rising to 55.8%.

Notably, rural female participation increased to 39.7%, while urban female participation remained stable at 25.5%.

The share of people actually employed also rose to 53.2%.

These trends suggest that the job market is improving, especially in rural areas, and more women are joining the workforce.