PLFS July-September 2025: Rural Jobless Rate Falls to 4.4%
Why in the news
PLFS data for July-September 2025 showed rural joblessness easing and urban joblessness edging higher.
Key facts
| Indicator (15+) | Apr-Jun 2025 | Jul-Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Rural unemployment | 4.8% | 4.4% |
| Urban male | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Urban female | 8.9% | 9.0% |
| Overall | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Female LFPR | 33.4% | 33.7% |
Job mix
- Rural self-employment 62.8% (was 60.7%); agriculture 57.7% on seasonal work.
- Urban: regular wage or salaried work 49.8%; tertiary sector employs 62%.
- Rural female LFPR: 37.5% (from 37%).
- Employed: 56.2 crore (39.6 crore male, 16.6 crore female).
Exam angle
- LFPR = Labour Force Participation Rate.