Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of India

According to recent data from the World Bank, the annual youth unemployment rate of India was 16.02% in 2026, a difference of +0.27 points compared to 2025. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 15.54% and 17.53% respectively in 2026.

The chart and table below shows the annual youth unemployment rate, and the male and female unemployment rates of India for 1992 - 2026.

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The World Bank defines youth unemployment rate as "the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment".