Country Comparison
ChinavsIndiaUnemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
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China
India
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China | India | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest Value | 4.6% | 4.2% |
| Latest Year | 2025 | 2025 |
| YoY Change | +0.5% | +1.1% |
| Record High | 5.0% (2020) | 7.9% (2020) |
Quick Verdict
India has a slightly lower unemployment rate compared to China, with 4.22 percent of its labor force being unemployed, which is 0.4 percentage points lower than China's 4.62 percent.