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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
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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.

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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.

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