Urban Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) remained unchanged, a latest update from Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation has stated. Overall LFPR for persons of age 15 years and above stood at 54.6% in the quarter April-June, 2026 as compared to 55.5% observed in the previous quarter. Rural LFPR for persons of age 15 years and above observed as 56.9% in this quarter compared with 58.2% in the previous quarter. LFPR for persons aged 15 years and above in urban areas remained unchanged compared to the last quarter. Overall female LFPR stood at 33.2% during this quarter compared to 34.7% in the previous quarter. The male LFPR in urban areas witnessed a marginal increase to 75.3% during the quarter from 75.0% observed in the quarter January-March, 2026.
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