Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation has released the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Monthly Bulletin June 2025.
Key Labour Indicators – June 2025
| Indicator | June 2025 | May 2025 |
| Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) | 54.2% | 54.8% |
| Worker Population Ratio (WPR) | 51.2% | 51.7% |
| Unemployment Rate (UR) | 5.6% | 5.6% |
Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR)
- Definition: % of population aged 15+ who are either working or actively seeking work.
- Overall LFPR: 54.2% (↓ from 54.8% in May)
- Rural: 56.1%
- Urban: 50.4%
- Male LFPR:
- Rural: 78.1% (↓ from 78.3%)
- Urban: 75.0% (↓ from 75.1%)
- Female LFPR (Rural): 35.2%
Worker Population Ratio (WPR)
- Definition: % of working population aged 15+.
- Overall WPR: 51.2% (↓ from 51.7%)
- Rural: 53.3%
- Urban: 46.8%
- Female WPR:
- Rural: 33.6%
- Urban: 22.9%
- Overall Female WPR: 30.2%
Unemployment Rate (UR)
- Definition: % of labour force not currently employed but seeking jobs.
- Overall UR (15+ yrs): 5.6%
- Same as May 2025