Gen Z’s Job Struggle: Educated Youth Face Rising Unemployment
What Happened
New PLFS data shows India’s youth unemployment problem is worsening, especially among people aged 15-29. The overall youth unemployment rate rose to 16.2% in June 2026, the highest in 15 months, up from 13.8% in April 2025 and 15.3% in June 2025.
Key Takeaways
India’s Gen Z is better educated but still struggling to find suitable jobs, with urban youth and young women facing the steepest barriers in the labour market.