Question
According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for
July–September 2025, what was India’s overall unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above?ÂSolution
The PLFS for July–September 2025 reported a drop in the overall unemployment rate for those aged 15 and above to 5.2%, compared to 5.4% in April–June 2025. Rural joblessness decreased to 4.4%, while urban unemployment slightly increased to 6.2% for males and 9.0% for females. The female labour force participation rate also rose to 33.7%Â
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