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The unemployment price (UR) within the nation has elevated by 0.3 share factors to five.5% in Could 2026 in comparison with April 2026 in response to the Periodic Labour Power Survey (PLFS) launched by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation in New Delhi on Monday (June 15, 2026).
Whereas the agricultural unemployment elevated from 4.6% in April to five.1% in Could, the city unemployment decreased marginally from 6.6% in April to six.4% in Could. UR amongst rural males of 15 years and above was 5.2% throughout Could. For rural females of the identical age group, it was 4.7%. In city areas UR amongst females was 8.2% in comparison with 5.9% noticed for males. In January this 12 months, the UR was 5.0%. “In contrast with Could 2025, the city UR declined from 6.9% to six.4%, marking a discount of 0.5 share factors in Could 2026. The general UR remained steady, whereas the agricultural UR maintained the identical degree of 5.1% over the identical interval,” the Ministry stated in a launch.
The Labour Power Participation Fee for individuals of age 15 years and above within the nation stood at 54.4% in Could, 2026. It was 55% in April. In rural and concrete areas the LFPR stood at 56.6% and 49.8%, respectively, in Could. LFPR amongst rural male was 77.7% and for rural feminine it was 36.7%. In city areas, LFPR amongst feminine was 24.8% in comparison with 74.7% for males.
The employee inhabitants ration (WPR) for individuals of age 15 years and above on the all-India degree was 51.4% in Could 2026 in comparison with 52.2% in April. WPR in rural areas was 53.8% and 46.6% in city areas. WPR amongst rural male of age 15 years and above was 73.7% in Could and was 35.0% for females. In city areas WPR amongst feminine was 22.7% in comparison with 70.3% for males.
Revealed – June 15, 2026 08:52 pm IST
