https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

PLFS Survey: July Sees Decline in India’s Unemployment Rate to 5.2%, Youth Employment Improves

India’s Labour Market Strengthens as Unemployment Drops and Participation Rises
Indian Masterminds Stories

New Delhi: India’s unemployment rate declined to 5.2 percent in July 2025, marking a steady improvement from 5.6 percent in June, according to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Monday. The data reflects ongoing recovery and positive momentum in the labour market across the country.

Unemployment Rate Trends Across Months and Demographics

The unemployment rate, measured under the current weekly status (CWS) method, which looks at activities over the seven days preceding the survey, stood at 5.2 percent in July compared to 5.6 percent in June and May. Men experienced a slightly higher unemployment rate at 5.3 percent compared to 5.1 percent among women.

Breaking down the data by geography, urban unemployment in July inched up marginally to 7.2 percent from 7.1 percent in June, while rural unemployment decreased from 4.9 percent in June to 4.4 percent in July.

Read also: Ex-RBI Governor Subbarao Cautions Against ‘Make All That India Needs’ Mindset Under Make in India

Youth Unemployment Shows Improvement Amid Urban Challenges

Among the youth aged 15 to 29, the unemployment rate dropped to 14.9 percent in July from 15.3 percent in June. However, urban youth unemployment edged higher to 19 percent in July from 18.8 percent the previous month, indicating challenges remain in city job markets. Conversely, rural youth unemployment improved significantly, dropping from 13.8 percent in June to 13 percent in July.

Labour Force Participation and Employment Ratios on the Rise

The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR), which indicates the proportion of people engaged in or seeking work, rose to 41.4 percent in July from 41 percent in June. Rural LFPR increased from 41.5 percent to 42 percent, while urban participation improved from 39.8 percent to 40.1 percent.

The Worker Population Ratio (WPR), measuring the employed population share, also improved nationally to 52 percent in July from 51.2 percent in June. Rural WPR rose to 54.4 percent from 53.3 percent, while urban WPR stood at 47 percent.

Survey Methodology and Coverage

The PLFS survey methodology was revamped starting January 2025 to provide more frequent and comprehensive labour market indicators. For the July 2025 round, 7,519 sampling units were surveyed nationwide, covering 89,505 households (49,355 rural and 40,150 urban) and 379,222 individuals (216,832 rural and 162,390 urban).

Outlook and Implications

The decline in overall unemployment and improvements in labour participation rates signal a strengthening job market in India, although challenges remain in urban youth employment. Continued policy focus on skill development, job creation, and rural economic opportunities will be vital to sustaining this positive trend.

Read also: From Tracks to Power: Indian Railways Pioneers Solar Energy Generation with First-of-its-Kind Project in Varanasi


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
PFC logo resized Power Finance Corporation Ltd
KHPL Signs Rs 4,829 Crore Loan Agreement with Power Finance Corporation (PFC) for Khorlochhu Hydropower Project in Bhutan
Maharashtra govt-logo
Meet IPS Officer G Vijay Krishna Yadav, Reinstated by Maharashtra Government After 7 Years Despite Bribery Allegations
ntpc_barh_wins_two_awards (1)
NTPC Barh Wins 2 Prestigious Awards at 15th PRCI Excellence Awards 2025 for Excellence in Communication
NBCC
NBCC Signs Agreement with Goa Government for ₹1,700 Crore Redevelopment Projects
Sanjeev Chaturvedi
Who’s Afraid of Sanjiv Chaturvedi? 15 Judges Step Aside from His Cases
BEML Limited
BEML Shines at 19th Global Communication Conclave 2025, Wins Five Prestigious PRCI Awards
ECI Sadan_ Election
Election Commission of India (ECI) Names 470 IAS, IPS, IRS Officers as Central Observers for Bihar and Other State By-Elections
IAS Rajeev Verma Delhi
Who Is IAS Rajeev Verma? The Officer Appointed as Delhi’s New Chief Secretary, to Take Charge on October 1
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
Siddhartha Saxena UPSC CAPF
How Siddhartha Saxena Cracked UPSC CAPF AIR 326 Against All Odds
Dr. S.K
Technology Meets Ecology: IFS Dr S K Srivastava’s Game-Changing Innovations in Forest Management | Eco Warrior Awards 2025 Interview
IFS Uttam Kumar Sharma Interview
From Extinction to Exhilaration: The Untold Story and Future Vision of Project Cheetah | Led by IFS Uttam Kumar Sharma | Eco Warrior Awards 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
Ankit MPPSC 2024 Rank 3
From Village Dreams to Deputy Collector’s Chair: Meet Ankit, MPPSC Rank 3 Hindi Medium Topper
Ankit, a Hindi-medium aspirant from Balaghat, secured Rank 3 in MPPSC 2024 and became Deputy Collector...
Shubham Muchhala MPPSC 2024
9 Years, 6 Interviews, Now Deputy Collector: Meet MPPSC 2024 Hindi Medium Topper Shubham, the Face of Relentless Struggle
After nine years, seven prelims, six mains, and five interview failures, Shubham Muchhala secured MPPSC...
Abhay Daga IPS UPSC Success Story
IIT Graduate, Microsoft Alum, Actor, to Cracking UPSC CSE: The Story of Abhay Daga
Read the inspiring journey of Abhay Daga, an IIT graduate, Microsoft alum, and actor, who cleared UPSC...
Social Media
World Rhino Day India
On World Rhino Day, IFS Officer Parveen Kaswan Shares Rare Insights - India Now Hosts 80% of the World’s One-Horned Rhinos
September 22 Marks Global Call for Rhino Conservation; India Holds 80% of World’s Greater One-Horned...
Parag Madhukar Dhakate
Relentless Rains Wreak Havoc in Dehradun: IFS officer PM Dhakate Warns Citizens Amid Flash Floods
Cloudbursts in Dehradun triggered flash floods. IFS officer Dr. PM Dhakate warned citizens to stay indoors...
Forest Guard Tiger Encounter
Tigers Clash in the Wild as Forest Guards Capture Rare Footage , Retired IFS Mohan Pargaien Posts Viral Video
Retired IFS officer Mohan Pargaien shares viral video of three tigers brawling in Ramnagar, as forest...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
PFC logo resized Power Finance Corporation Ltd
KHPL Signs Rs 4,829 Crore Loan Agreement with Power Finance Corporation (PFC) for Khorlochhu Hydropower Project in Bhutan
Maharashtra govt-logo
Meet IPS Officer G Vijay Krishna Yadav, Reinstated by Maharashtra Government After 7 Years Despite Bribery Allegations
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
Siddhartha Saxena UPSC CAPF
Dr. S.K
IFS Uttam Kumar Sharma Interview
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT