Overall unemployment held steady at 5.2% in October, though urban joblessness rose to a three-month high of 7%. The Labour Force Participation Rate reached a six-month high of 55.4%, driven by a significant increase in female participation, particularly in rural areas. This surge in the female workforce contributed to a rising overall worker population ratio. NEW DELHI: The overall unemployment rate for those in the 15 years and above age group held steady at 5.2% in Oct, but urban joblessness rate climbed to a three-month high of 7% during the month, the monthly periodic labour force survey (PLFS) showed on Monday. The survey also showed that there was a marginal decline in the rural unemployment rate from 4.6% in Sept to 4.4% in Oct.The joblessness rate among females in the 15 years and above age group dipped marginally to 5.4% in Oct from 5.5% in Sept. The drop in unemployment rate among rural females, from 4.3% in Sept to 4% in Oct, led to the dip in female unemployment rate. Male joblessness has remained stable at 5.1% in Oct compared to the previous month. A marginal dip in the rural unemployment rate among males, from 4.7% in Sept to 4.6% in Oct, was offset by a slight rise in urban male unemployment from 6% to 6.1% during the same period.The data showed the overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) reached a 6-month high of 55.4% in Oct. The LFPR has risen for four months in a row to 55.4% in Oct from 54.2% in June. The LFPR in rural areas has also increased from 56.1% in June to 57.8% in Oct, the monthly data showed.LFPR among females aged 15 years and above reached 34.2% in Oct marking the highest since May, led by an increase in LFPR among females in rural areas, according to the data. The data showed female worker growth drove the increase in overall workforce.The overall worker population ratio (WPR) in Oct was 52.5%, and has been on a rising trend since June. The rise in the female workforce in rural areas led to the increase. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosJaishankar, Russian FM Lavrov Hold Key Talks in Moscow Ahead of Putin’s India Visit ‘In 3 Weeks’India Doubles Down On Russian Oil Imports Despite U.S. Sanctions HeatBangladesh Seeks Hasina’s Return As India Notes ICT Tribunal Verdict, Calls For Peace And Stability’This Generation Can Bring Viksit Bharat Before 2047’: Army Chief Dwivedi’s Message To Gen ZHasina Verdict Sparks Outrage as Ex-Indian Envoy Questions Evidence and Awami League Cries Black DayPak Army Chief Asim Munir Vows ‘Strong Response’, Army Chief Dwivedi Warns Op Sindoor Was A TrailerPM Modi Condoles Families as 45 Indians Feared Dead in Saudi Bus CrashOusted Bangladesh PM Hasina Calls ICT’s Death Sentence ‘Rigged’, Says It Denied Fair Trial RightsFrench Consulate Staffer Molested In Bandra As Mumbai Police Launch Rapid Hunt To Track The SuspectAfter 5th August 2019…’ Army Chief Counters Mehbooba’s Charge Against Centre Over J&K Situation123PhotostoriesFrom ‘Dil Tu Hi Bata’ to ‘Mayabini’: Zubeen Garg’s first birth anniversary:his best songsBirthday special: Nayanthara’s 5 best performances that seal her name as the ‘Lady Superstar’Zubeen Garg birth anniversary special: Lesser-known facts about the legendNayanthara birthday special: Social media moments with Vignesh Shivan and the twinsLemon, olive oil and more: 7 natural remedies to help relieve constipationZubeen Garg’s birth anniversary special: Films that define his cinematic journeyWhat happens when you eat garlic soaked in matha (buttermilk)This simple at-home test can reveal how fast your digestive system worksWorld’s 5 underrated travel destinations to bookmark, and whyFrom wanting to find a boyfriend in Bigg Boss Marathi to their age-gap; Nikki Tamboli and Arbaz Patel open up about their love story123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodaySheikh Hasina VerdictBihar Government FormationGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingQTCinderellaTravis KelceKlay ThompsonAuston Matthews Net WorthDana WhiteTrey Benson InjuryLaMelo BallGiannis AntetokounmpoZion WilliamsonWho is Ella Hakkinen
NEW DELHI: The overall unemployment rate for those in the 15 years and above age group held steady at 5.2% in Oct, but urban joblessness rate climbed to a three-month high of 7% during the month, the monthly periodic labour force survey (PLFS) showed on Monday. The survey also showed that there was a marginal decline in the rural unemployment rate from 4.6% in Sept to 4.4% in Oct.The joblessness rate among females in the 15 years and above age group dipped marginally to 5.4% in Oct from 5.5% in Sept. The drop in unemployment rate among rural females, from 4.3% in Sept to 4% in Oct, led to the dip in female unemployment rate. Male joblessness has remained stable at 5.1% in Oct compared to the previous month. A marginal dip in the rural unemployment rate among males, from 4.7% in Sept to 4.6% in Oct, was offset by a slight rise in urban male unemployment from 6% to 6.1% during the same period.The data showed the overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) reached a 6-month high of 55.4% in Oct. The LFPR has risen for four months in a row to 55.4% in Oct from 54.2% in June. The LFPR in rural areas has also increased from 56.1% in June to 57.8% in Oct, the monthly data showed.LFPR among females aged 15 years and above reached 34.2% in Oct marking the highest since May, led by an increase in LFPR among females in rural areas, according to the data. The data showed female worker growth drove the increase in overall workforce.The overall worker population ratio (WPR) in Oct was 52.5%, and has been on a rising trend since June. The rise in the female workforce in rural areas led to the increase.
