Unemployment rate 5% in Jan-Mar 2026

India's unemployment rate was 5% in January-March 2026, with urban areas at 6.6% and rural areas at 4.3%. Labour participation decreased, suggesting mixed job market conditions. The labour force participation rate decreased 20 basis points to 42.2% overall, with a 30 basis point decline in urban areas to 39.7% and a 10 basis point decline in rural areas to 43.1%. The share of agricultural workers decreased by 2.1 percentage points to 41.1%.