GENERAL21 Sept 2026
Datanomics: 9 of 584 districts had double-digit unemployment rate in 2025
New data for 2025 shows just 9 of the 584 districts had a double-digit unemployment rate. About 1.5% of districts sat exactly at 3.1%. Papum Pare in Andhra Pradesh logged the highest at 16.1%. For a business owner, this matters when you plan hiring or open a new branch, because local job markets differ a lot. Check district-level numbers before you commit.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Out of 584 districts, only 9 recorded a double-digit unemployment rate in 2025.
- About 1.5% of all 584 districts had an unemployment rate of exactly 3.1%.
- Papum Pare in Andhra Pradesh had the highest unemployment rate at 16.1%.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you are hiring or expanding into a new district, it may help to look at that district's local unemployment figures first and factor them into your staffing and wage plans.
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