Marginal Rise in Unemployment Rate in December 2025: PLFS Report
In December 2025, India's unemployment rate slightly increased to 4.8% from 4.7% in November, as per the PLFS report by MoSPI. Rural joblessness remained steady while urban rates saw a minor uptick. The Worker Population Ratio and Labour Force Participation Rate showed gradual improvements across various demographics.
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India's unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 years and above inched up to 4.8% in December 2025 from 4.7% the previous month, as revealed by the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). This minor rise indicates a shift in joblessness patterns towards urban settings.
While rural unemployment remained unchanged at 3.9%, urban unemployment witnessed a slight increase from 6.5% to 6.7%. Notably, urban female unemployment experienced a marginal reduction from November's 9.3% to 9.1% in December 2025, reflecting nuances in gender and regional employment dynamics.
The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) and Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for the age group 15 and above demonstrated a steady rise, highlighting positive employment trends despite urban economic pressures. The urban male WPR decreased slightly, while rural male and female WPRs improved, showing a minor overall workforce increase.
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