New Delhi, July 15 -- India's unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 and above came in at 5.6% in June 2025, unchanged from the previous month, according to data released on Tuesday by the ministry of statistics and programme implementation (MoSPI).

The jobless rate held steady across genders, with both male and female unemployment at 5.6%.

Despite the headline stability, disparities persisted between geographies. Rural unemployment for individuals aged 15 and above was relatively low at 4.9% in June, while urban joblessness remained significantly higher at 7.1%, reflecting the uneven pace of recovery in labour markets.

To be sure, the overall unemployment rate has edged up from 5.1% in April, suggesting some pressure may be buildin...