India maintained an overall unemployment rate of 5.0% in September 2026, unchanged from August. The rural unemployment rate was stable at 4.2%, only slightly increasing from 4.1%. In urban areas, unemployment edged up from 6.8% to 6.9%, indicating a minor fluctuation. Compared to September 2025, the overall rate declined by 0.2%, reflecting a positive trend. The rural unemployment rate dropped annually, while urban unemployment remained stable over the year.