Unemployment rate at 5.1% in April, shows 1st monthly survey
Thursday, 15 May 2025 () India's unemployment rate stood at 5.1% in April, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey's first monthly bulletin. Rural areas recorded 4.5% joblessness, while urban centers saw 6.5%. Among those aged 15 and above, the unemployment rate was 5.2% for males and 5% for females. The Labour Force Participation Rate was 55.
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India's unemployment rate reached 5.1% in April 2025, according to the first monthly labour force data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme... IndiaTimes
India's unemployment rate stood at 5.1% in April, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey's first monthly bulletin. Rural areas recorded 4.5% joblessness,... IndiaTimes