New Delhi, Sep 15
The unemployment rate (UR) among males of age 15 years and above in India has declined to 5 per cent in August 2025, the lowest level observed since April 2025, according to figures released by the National Statistics Office on Monday.
This is due to the fall in the UR of males in urban areas from 6.6 per cent in July 2025 to 5.9 per cent in August 2025. The UR among rural males has also declined to 4.5 per cent in August 2025, which is lower than the UR levels of the previous four months observed for rural males, according to an official statement.
The overall UR among persons of age 15 years and above has declined for the second successive month to 5.1 per cent in August 2025 from 5.6 per cent recorded in June 2025.