PLFS April–June 2026: urban unemployment steady at 6.7%, LFPR at 54.6%
The Periodic Labour Force Survey bulletin for April–June 2026, released on 10 August 2026, put the urban unemployment rate at 6.7% and the overall labour force participation rate at 54.6%.
Summary
The National Statistics Office's Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) quarterly bulletin for April–June 2026, released by MoSPI on 10 August 2026, showed the urban unemployment rate broadly stable at 6.7% for persons aged 15 and above. The overall labour force participation rate (LFPR) was 54.6%, down from 55.5% in the previous quarter, while urban LFPR was unchanged at 50.2%. Urban male LFPR rose to 75.3% from 75.0%, and the urban worker population ratio stayed at 46.8%. The share of regular wage or salaried employees rose from 15.5% to 16.1% in rural areas and from 48.9% to 49.3% in urban areas.
Key facts
- Period
- April–June 2026 (released 10 Aug 2026)
- Urban unemployment rate
- 6.7%
- Overall LFPR
- 54.6% (previous quarter 55.5%)
- Urban LFPR / male LFPR
- 50.2% / 75.3%
- Urban WPR
- 46.8%
- Regular wage share
- Rural 16.1%; urban 49.3%
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What was the urban unemployment rate (age 15+) in the PLFS quarterly bulletin for April–June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 6.7%
The urban unemployment rate stayed broadly stable at 6.7% in April–June 2026.
Which organisation conducts the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)?
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Correct answer: D — National Statistics Office, MoSPI
The PLFS is conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
Consider the following statements about the PLFS bulletin for April–June 2026: 1. The overall LFPR rose compared with the previous quarter. 2. The share of regular wage/salaried employees rose in both rural and urban areas. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. Overall LFPR fell from 55.5% to 54.6%, while the regular wage share rose in rural (16.1%) and urban (49.3%) areas.