India's Job Market Expands in December, Unemployment Below 5% Despite Slight Rise
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Firstpost•15-01-2026, 18:10
India's Job Market Expands in December, Unemployment Below 5% Despite Slight Rise
- •India's unemployment rate for those aged 15 and above rose slightly to 4.8% in December from 4.7% in November.
- •The overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) reached a 2025 high of 56.1% in December, driven by rural areas.
- •Female LFPR also hit a yearly high of 35.3% in December, primarily supported by increased participation in rural regions.
- •Rural unemployment remained stable at 3.9%, while urban unemployment saw a slight increase to 6.7%.
- •The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) improved to 53.4% in December, indicating a higher share of employed persons in the total population.
Why It Matters: India's labor market showed overall improvement in December with expanding jobs and rising participation.
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