India's unemployment rate rises to 5.1% in March, driven by urban joblessness
India's unemployment rate (UR) for persons aged 15 and above increased to 5.1% in March, a 0.2 percentile point rise from February, primarily due to urban joblessness. According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey by the National Statistics Office, the UR in urban areas was 6.8%, significantly higher than the 4.3% in rural areas. Among women aged 15 and above, the urban UR was 9%, compared to 4.1% in rural areas. The female Labour Force Participation Rate also saw a decline, dropping to 34.4% in March from 35.3% in February.
Key Points
- The overall unemployment rate in India for those aged 15 and above increased to 5.1% in March.
- Urban joblessness was the primary contributor to this rise, with urban UR at 6.8% versus 4.3% in rural areas.
- Women aged 15 and above experienced a higher urban unemployment rate of 9%.
- The female Labour Force Participation Rate declined in March.
Exam Facts
- The unemployment rate (UR) for persons aged 15 and above was 5.1% in March.
- The data is from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) by the National Statistics Office.
- Urban UR was 6.8%, while rural UR was 4.3%.
- Female Labour Force Participation Rate declined to 34.4% in March.
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