The number of unemployed persons in India decreased to 44.85 Million in 2016 from 48.26 Million in 2014. Unemployed Persons in India averaged 30.60 Million from 1971 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 48.26 Million in 2014 and a record low of 5.10 Million in 1971. source: Ministry of Labour and Employment, India



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employment Rate 53.10 53.40 percent Jan 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 55.90 56.10 percent Jan 2026
Minimum Wages 178.00 178.00 INR/Day Dec 2026
Population 1398.60 1386.18 Million Dec 2024
Retirement Age Men 60.00 60.00 Years Dec 2025
Retirement Age Women 60.00 60.00 Years Dec 2025
Unemployment Rate 5.00 4.80 percent Jan 2026


India Unemployed Persons
In India, the number of unemployed persons refers to number of persons on the live register. Live Register is the systematic arrangement of Index Cards pertaining to applicants who are in need of employment assistance.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
44.85 48.26 48.26 5.10 1971 - 2016 Million Yearly
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