Urban Unemployment Rate in India: Q3 FY25 Analysis
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Urban Unemployment Rate | Steady at 6.4% in Q3 FY25 (Oct-Dec). |
| Male Unemployment | Increased to 5.8% from 5.7% in Q2 FY25. |
| Female Unemployment | Improved to 8.1% from 8.4% in Q2 FY25. |
| Youth Unemployment (15-29) | Increased to 16.1% from 15.8% in Q2 FY25. |
| Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) | Overall LFPR stable at 50.4%. |
| Male LFPR | Increased to 75.4% from 75% in Q2 FY25. |
| Female LFPR | Decreased to 25.2% from 25.5% in Q2 FY25. |
| Employment Type Distribution | Self-Employed: 39.9%, Regular/Salaried: 49.4%, Casual Labour: 10.7%. |
| Women in Regular Jobs | Increased to 54.8% from 53.8% in Q2 FY25. |
| Manufacturing Jobs (Secondary Sector) | Declined to 31.8% from 32.3% in Q2 FY25. |
| Services Sector Jobs (Tertiary Sector) | Increased to 62.7% from 62.3% in Q2 FY25. |
| Report Release Date | February 18, 2025. |