PLFS: Labour force participation rate rises to 55.6% in August 2026

15 Sep 2026 Economy

The monthly Periodic Labour Force Survey released by the National Statistics Office on 15 September 2026 showed the labour force participation rate (15+ years) rising to 55.6% in August 2026 from 55.4% in July, while the unemployment rate stayed at 5.0%.

Important Facts

  • Released: 15 September 2026 by NSO, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
  • LFPR (15+): 55.6% (July: 55.4%); rural LFPR 58.2%, urban 50.4%
  • Worker Population Ratio: 52.8%
  • Unemployment rate: 5.0%; rural unemployment 4.1%
  • Female LFPR: 34.8%
Exam Point: PLFS is conducted by the NSO under MoSPI; LFPR = share of population working or seeking work.

Source: DD News

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