Reports and Indices Unemployment rate in urban areas has come down: survey According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) conducted by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), the unemployment rate in urban areas of the country decreased from 7.2% in July - September 2022 to 6.6% in July - September 2023. The labour force participation rate (LFPR) in urban areas increased to 49.3% in July - September 2023 for persons aged 15 years and above. LFPR increased to 73.8% for males and LFPR increased to 24.0% for females.
