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The Print
15-05-2025
- Business
- The Print
First-ever monthly job data shows India's unemployment rate at 5.1 pc in April 2025
Until now, the labour force survey was released on a quarterly as well as annual basis. The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation released the first monthly Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) as part of efforts to monitor the proportion of unemployed people among those eligible for jobs in the country in real time. New Delhi, May 15 (PTI) The rate of unemployment in the country, measured in monthly term for the first time, stood at 5.1 per cent in April this year, showed the government data released on Thursday. The latest data collected in current weekly status (CWS) showed that unemployment rate for persons of all ages during April 2025 worked out to be 5.1 per cent in April 2025. The pace of joblessness among men stayed slightly higher at 5.2 per cent compared to that of women at 5 per cent. Joblessness among those in the age group of 15-29 was 13.8 per cent across the country. The rate of unemployment in urban areas stood at 17.2 per cent, while it was 12.3 per cent in rural areas. CWS refers to the activity status determined on the basis of a reference period of last 7 days preceding the date of survey. The study further showed that unemployment rate (UR) among women in the age group of 15-29 was 14.4 across the country (rural+urban), while it was 23.7 in cities and 10.7 per cent in villages. Joblessness among men aged 15-29 years was recorded at 13.6 per cent in the country, while it was 15 per cent in cities and 13 per cent in villages. The data also showed that Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) among people aged 15 years and above was 55.6 per cent during April 2025. The participation rate in rural areas was 58.0 per cent while it was 50.7 per cent in urban areas. LFPR among males aged 15 years and above in rural and urban areas were 79.0 per cent and 75.3 per cent, respectively. Among females aged 15 years and above, the rate of labour force participation was 38.2 per cent for rural areas during April 2025. LFPR refers to the percentage of persons in labour force (i.e. working or seeking or available for work) in the population. Worker Population Ratio (WPR) defines the proportion of those who are employed among total population. WPR in rural areas among those aged 15 years and above was 55.4 per cent in April, the data showed. The ratio in urban areas was 47.4 per cent, while the overall WPR at the national level was recorded at 52.8 per cent last month. WPR among females aged 15 years and above in rural and urban areas were 36.8 per cent and 23.5 per cent respectively. The overall female WPR of the same age group at the country level was 32.5 per cent. Considering the need for high-frequency labour force indicators with enhanced coverage, the sampling methodology of PLFS has been revamped from January 2025. Across the country, a total of 7,511 first-stage sampling units have been surveyed during April 2025. The number of households surveyed was 89,434 (49,323 in rural areas and 40,111 in urban areas) and number of persons surveyed was 3,80,838 (2,17,483 in rural areas and 1,63,355 in urban areas). PTI KKS HVA This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Mint
15-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
India's unemployment rate at 5.1% in April, joblessness among men higher than women: First-ever monthly jobs data
The rate of unemployment in the country, measured in monthly term for the first time, stood at 5.1 per cent in April this year, showed the government data released on Thursday. The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation released the first monthly Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) as part of efforts to monitor the proportion of unemployed people among those eligible for jobs in the country in real time. Until now, the labour force survey was released on a quarterly as well as annual basis. The latest data collected in current weekly status (CWS) showed that unemployment rate for persons of all ages during April 2025 worked out to be 5.1 per cent in April 2025. The pace of joblessness among men stayed slightly higher at 5.2 per cent compared to that of women at 5 per cent. Joblessness among those in the age group of 15-29 was 13.8 per cent across the country. The rate of unemployment in urban areas stood at 17.2 per cent, while it was 12.3 per cent in rural areas. CWS refers to the activity status determined on the basis of a reference period of last 7 days preceding the date of survey. The study further showed that unemployment rate (UR) among women in the age group of 15-29 was 14.4 across the country (rural urban), while it was 23.7 in cities and 10.7 per cent in villages. Joblessness among men aged 15-29 years was recorded at 13.6 per cent in the country, while it was 15 per cent in cities and 13 per cent in villages. The data also showed that Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) among people aged 15 years and above was 55.6 per cent during April 2025. The participation rate in rural areas was 58.0 per cent while it was 50.7 per cent in urban areas. LFPR among males aged 15 years and above in rural and urban areas were 79.0 per cent and 75.3 per cent, respectively. Among females aged 15 years and above, the rate of labour force participation was 38.2 per cent for rural areas during April 2025. LFPR refers to the percentage of persons in labour force (i.e. working or seeking or available for work) in the population. Worker Population Ratio (WPR) defines the proportion of those who are employed among total population. WPR in rural areas among those aged 15 years and above was 55.4 per cent in April, the data showed. The ratio in urban areas was 47.4 per cent, while the overall WPR at the national level was recorded at 52.8 per cent last month. WPR among females aged 15 years and above in rural and urban areas were 36.8 per cent and 23.5 per cent respectively. The overall female WPR of the same age group at the country level was 32.5 per cent. Considering the need for high-frequency labour force indicators with enhanced coverage, the sampling methodology of PLFS has been revamped from January 2025. Across the country, a total of 7,511 first-stage sampling units have been surveyed during April 2025.
Mint
15-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
India's unemployment rate at 5.1% in April, joblessness among men higher than women: First-ever jobs data
The rate of unemployment in the country, measured in monthly term for the first time, stood at 5.1 per cent in April this year, showed the government data released on Thursday. The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation released the first monthly Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) as part of efforts to monitor the proportion of unemployed people among those eligible for jobs in the country in real time. Until now, the labour force survey was released on a quarterly as well as annual basis. The latest data collected in current weekly status (CWS) showed that unemployment rate for persons of all ages during April 2025 worked out to be 5.1 per cent in April 2025. The pace of joblessness among men stayed slightly higher at 5.2 per cent compared to that of women at 5 per cent. Joblessness among those in the age group of 15-29 was 13.8 per cent across the country. The rate of unemployment in urban areas stood at 17.2 per cent, while it was 12.3 per cent in rural areas. CWS refers to the activity status determined on the basis of a reference period of last 7 days preceding the date of survey. The study further showed that unemployment rate (UR) among women in the age group of 15-29 was 14.4 across the country (rural urban), while it was 23.7 in cities and 10.7 per cent in villages. Joblessness among men aged 15-29 years was recorded at 13.6 per cent in the country, while it was 15 per cent in cities and 13 per cent in villages. The data also showed that Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) among people aged 15 years and above was 55.6 per cent during April 2025. The participation rate in rural areas was 58.0 per cent while it was 50.7 per cent in urban areas. LFPR among males aged 15 years and above in rural and urban areas were 79.0 per cent and 75.3 per cent, respectively. Among females aged 15 years and above, the rate of labour force participation was 38.2 per cent for rural areas during April 2025. LFPR refers to the percentage of persons in labour force (i.e. working or seeking or available for work) in the population. Worker Population Ratio (WPR) defines the proportion of those who are employed among total population. WPR in rural areas among those aged 15 years and above was 55.4 per cent in April, the data showed. The ratio in urban areas was 47.4 per cent, while the overall WPR at the national level was recorded at 52.8 per cent last month. WPR among females aged 15 years and above in rural and urban areas were 36.8 per cent and 23.5 per cent respectively. The overall female WPR of the same age group at the country level was 32.5 per cent. Considering the need for high-frequency labour force indicators with enhanced coverage, the sampling methodology of PLFS has been revamped from January 2025. Across the country, a total of 7,511 first-stage sampling units have been surveyed during April 2025. The number of households surveyed was 89,434 (49,323 in rural areas and 40,111 in urban areas) and number of persons surveyed was 3,80,838 (2,17,483 in rural areas and 1,63,355 in urban areas).
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
First-ever monthly job data shows India's unemployment rate at 5.1% in April 2025
The rate of unemployment in the country, measured in monthly term for the first time, stood at 5.1% in April this year, showed the government data released on Thursday (May 15, 2025). The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation released the first monthly Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) as part of efforts to monitor the proportion of unemployed people among those eligible for jobs in the country in real time. Until now, the labour force survey was released on a quarterly as well as annual basis. The latest data collected in current weekly status (CWS) showed that unemployment rate for persons of all ages during April 2025 worked out to be 5.1% in April 2025. The pace of joblessness among men stayed slightly higher at 5.2% compared to that of women at 5%. Joblessness among those in the age group of 15-29 was 13.8% across the country. The rate of unemployment in urban areas stood at 17.2%, while it was 12.3% in rural areas. CWS refers to the activity status determined on the basis of a reference period of last 7 days preceding the date of survey. The study further showed that unemployment rate (UR) among women in the age group of 15-29 was 14.4% across the country (rural+urban), while it was 23.7% in cities and 10.7% in villages. Joblessness among men aged 15-29 years was recorded at 13.6% in the country, while it was 15% in cities and 13% in villages. The data also showed that Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) among people aged 15 years and above was 55.6% during April 2025. The participation rate in rural areas was 58.0% while it was 50.7% in urban areas. LFPR among males aged 15 years and above in rural and urban areas were 79.0% and 75.3%, respectively. Among females aged 15 years and above, the rate of labour force participation was 38.2% for rural areas during April 2025. LFPR refers to the percentage of persons in labour force (i.e. working or seeking or available for work) in the population. Worker Population Ratio (WPR) defines the proportion of those who are employed among total population. WPR in rural areas among those aged 15 years and above was 55.4% in April, the data showed. The ratio in urban areas was 47.4%, while the overall WPR at the national level was recorded at 52.8% last month. WPR among females aged 15 years and above in rural and urban areas were 36.8% and 23.5% respectively. The overall female WPR of the same age group at the country level was 32.5%. Considering the need for high-frequency labour force indicators with enhanced coverage, the sampling methodology of PLFS has been revamped from January 2025. Across the country, a total of 7,511 first-stage sampling units have been surveyed during April 2025. The number of households surveyed was 89,434 (49,323 in rural areas and 40,111 in urban areas) and number of persons surveyed was 3,80,838 (2,17,483 in rural areas and 1,63,355 in urban areas).
Business Standard
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Revamped Periodic Labour Force Survey to offer enhanced coverage of labour market indicators
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation has noted some changes in Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) from 2025. As a part of this continuous endeavour aimed at enhancing the surveys of NSS, the sampling design of PLFS has been revamped from January 2025 to address the requirement of high frequency labour market indicators with enhanced coverage from PLFS. The revamped PLFS sample design will enable generation of the monthly estimates of key labour market indicators viz. Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR), Worker Population Ratio (WPR) and Unemployment Rate (UR) at the all-India level following the Current Weekly Status (CWS) approach. The monthly estimates will help in timely policy interventions. The first monthly bulletin of PLFS for the month April, 2025 is scheduled to be released in May, 2025. At present PLFS provides quarterly labour market indicators for the urban areas only. With the updation in the PLFS sample design quarterly estimates of employment unemployment indicators will be available for both rural and urban areas and hence for the entire country. The first quarterly bulletin of PLFS covering both rural and urban areas for the quarter April-June, 2025 is slated to be released in August 2025. From the year 2025, the annual PLFS results will be brought out based on the calendar year i.e. survey period of January - December of a specific year (e.g. January 2025 - December 2025). This change in disseminating the PLFS annual results and unit level data will facilitate comprehensive analysis of labour market performance through review of key employment unemployment indicators and also assist in timely updation of India's labour market statistics in the databases maintained by the international agencies. The revamped PLFS sample design is a multistage stratified design. List of census 2011 villages / urban Frame Survey (UFS) blocks / sub-units (for those villages or UFS blocks where sub-units are formed within) together formed the sampling frame for selection of the First Stage Units (FSUs). In the revamped PLFS sample design, a total sample size of 22,692 FSUs is planned to be surveyed (12,504 FSUs in the rural areas and 10,188 in the urban areas) in each year of the two-year panel with first visit schedule as compared to 12,800 FSUs surveyed in PLFS upto December, 2024.
