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PLFS — Unemployment & Labour Force
📅 Published 11 Aug 2026 · Aug 2026
PLFS — Unemployment & Labour Force
⭐ Very Important Economy Topic
The National Statistics Office (NSO) under MoSPI released the Quarterly PLFS Bulletin for April–June 2026.
Key Numbers
| Indicator | Apr–Jun 2026 |
|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
| Overall LFPR | 54.6% |
| Rural LFPR | 56.9% |
| Urban LFPR | 50.2% |
- Unemployment rate increased by 0.4 percentage points compared with the previous quarter.
- Overall LFPR declined from 55.5% to 54.6%.
Important Concepts
LFPR = Labour Force Participation Rate
It measures the proportion of the working-age population that is either:
- Working, or
- Seeking/available for work.
UPSC Mains
GS-III → Employment + labour force + demographic dividend
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