India's unemployment rate drops to 5.1% in July as job market improves, more women join workforce
India's unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in July 2026, showing positive labor market trends. Both labor force participation and worker population ratios saw notable improvements across the nation. Rural unemployment decreased significantly, while urban rates remained relatively stable during this period. Male unemployment declined month-on-month and year-on-year, indicating positive shifts. Female…
India's unemployment rate observed a decline to 5.1% in July 2026, as per the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO). The labour force participation rate rose to 55.4%, after a dip in March-May, while the worker population ratio for the 15-plus age group increased to 52.5%, marking its first rise since February 2026.
Rural unemployment rate fell to 4.5%, while urban rate stayed steady at 6.7%. Among men, the male unemployment rate decreased to 5.0%, while the female unemployment rate saw an increase to 8.8%. Both rural and urban female labour force participation rates climbed to 58.0% and 50.4% respectively, from 54.4% and 50.1% in June.
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