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Key Findings
a) 4.9%
b) 5.6%
c) 6.2%
d) 7.1%
Answer: b) The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for June 2025 reported an overall unemployment rate of 5.6%, which remained unchanged from May 2025.
- Overall unemployment rate remained steady at 5.6%, same as May 2025.
- Rural unemployment declined to 4.9%, likely due to seasonal agricultural activity.
- Urban unemployment rose to 7.1%, continuing a three-month upward trend.
- Youth unemployment (ages 15–29) increased to 15.3%, with urban female unemployment at 25.8%.
- Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) fell to 54.2%, and Worker Population Ratio (WPR) to 51.2%.
- Data is based on the Current Weekly Status (CWS) approach, offering real-time labour insights.
Question:
Q.1 What was the overall unemployment rate in India as per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Monthly Bulletin for June 2025?a) 4.9%
b) 5.6%
c) 6.2%
d) 7.1%
Answer: b) The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for June 2025 reported an overall unemployment rate of 5.6%, which remained unchanged from May 2025.
