Graphic of the day: City women lag

Urban female joblessness remains above 9.1%, nearly double the declining overall unemployment rate

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Samreen Wani
Last Updated: Dec 16, 2025, 12:22 IST1 min
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While India’s overall female unemployment rate fell sharply to 4.8% by Nov '25, the job crisis persists for women in cities. Unemployment rate for the urban female held stubbornly high, averaging above 9.1% across the period. This disparity highlights the urgent need for targeted skilling and employment programs.
While India’s overall female unemployment rate fell sharply to 4.8% by Nov '25, the job crisis persists for women in cities. Unemployment rate for the urban female held stubbornly high, averaging above 9.1% across the period. This disparity highlights the urgent need for targeted skilling and employment programs.

First Published: Dec 16, 2025, 12:37

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