OTHERS (MISC)
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India's Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.9% in February 2026
According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) by the NSO, India's overall unemployment rate for persons aged 15 and above declined to 4.9% in February 2026.
Urban unemployment showed a marginal recovery, dropping to 6.6% from 6.7% in the previous month.
Rural unemployment remained steady at 4.2%, indicating stable employment conditions in agricultural and non-urban sectors.
Notably, the female unemployment rate saw a significant decline from 5.6% in January 2026 to 5.1% in February 2026.
Exam Perspective: Declining unemployment trends, especially among women, are key indicators of economic health and the impact of skill development schemes.
Urban unemployment showed a marginal recovery, dropping to 6.6% from 6.7% in the previous month.
Rural unemployment remained steady at 4.2%, indicating stable employment conditions in agricultural and non-urban sectors.
Notably, the female unemployment rate saw a significant decline from 5.6% in January 2026 to 5.1% in February 2026.
Exam Perspective: Declining unemployment trends, especially among women, are key indicators of economic health and the impact of skill development schemes.
Key Facts / Static GK
NSO (National Statistics Office) comes under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) was launched in 2017.
Viksit Bharat 2047: India's vision to become a developed nation by 100th year of independence.
Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) was launched in 2017.
Viksit Bharat 2047: India's vision to become a developed nation by 100th year of independence.
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