Urban Unemployment Rate 6.4% in Oct-Dec 2024: Key Data
Why in the news
Urban unemployment in the October-December 2024 quarter stayed steady at about 6.4%, with small gains in women’s workforce participation.
Key facts
- Rate for age 15+: 6.4%, same as the last quarter and slightly under 6.5% a year earlier.
- Gender: male 5.8%; female 8.1%, down from 8.6%.
- States: Himachal Pradesh highest (10.4% overall, 24% women); Gujarat lowest overall (3%); Delhi lowest female rate (1.3%).
| Indicator | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| LFPR, all ages | 39.2% | 39.6% |
| Female LFPR | 19.9% | 20% (last quarter 20.3%) |
| WPR, age 15+ | 46.6% | 47.2% |
| Male WPR | 69.8% | 70.9% |
Bihar had the lowest LFPR: 30.7% overall and 9.9% for women.
Employment pattern
- Type: regular wage/salaried 49.4%, self-employed 39.9%, casual labour 10.6%.
- Sector: tertiary 62.7%, secondary 31.8%, agriculture 5.5%.
Exam angle
- Terms: LFPR (Labour Force Participation Rate), WPR (Worker Population Ratio).
- Services dominate urban employment.