Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.7% in November: PLFS Data
Why in the news
Monthly PLFS data showed joblessness easing and participation rising in November 2025, led by rural women.
About PLFS
- Run by the NSO under MoSPI; covers people aged 15 and above.
Key figures
| Indicator | Earlier | November |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% (April) | 4.7% |
| Rural LFPR | 58% (April) | 58.6% |
| Urban LFPR | 50.5% (October) | 50.4% |
| Rural female LFPR | 35.2% (June) | 39.7% |
| Overall WPR | 52.8% (April) | 53.2% |
| Rural WPR | 55.4% | 56.3% |
| Female WPR | 32.5% | 33.4% |
| Rural female WPR | 36.8% | 38.4% |
Terms
- LFPR: working-age people who are employed or seeking work.
- WPR: employed persons as a share of total population.
Exam angle
- Survey body: NSO, MoSPI. Overall LFPR is highest since April; urban female participation stayed steady.