India's Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.4% in April-June 2026 Quarter, PLFS Data Shows
This reflects an increase of 0.4 percentage points compared to the 5.0% unemployment rate recorded in the previous quarter (January–March 2026).
The survey data is compiled and released periodically to track employment trends across urban and rural demographics.
Economic Significance: Monitoring quarterly PLFS figures allows policymakers to gauge labor force participation and structure economic growth strategies.
Key Facts / Static GK
First PLFS Launched: April 2017
Practice Quiz — 11 August 2026
Q1. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands by the Ministry of Home Affairs?
Q2. Which official number series has been introduced by TRAI exclusively for transactional and service voice calls to help consumers identify verified callers?
Q3. Who received the five peacocks donated by India on behalf of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG)?
Q4. Which Union Minister of State represented India at Côte d'Ivoire's 66th Independence Day celebrations in Abidjan?
Q5. As per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), what was India's unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 years and above during the April–June 2026 quarter?
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