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India's Unemployment Rate Rises to 5% in January 2026, Rural Areas Drive Uptick
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16-02-2026, 18:29
India's Unemployment Rate Rises to 5% in January 2026, Rural Areas Drive Uptick
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India's unemployment rate increased to 5% in January 2026 from 4.8% in December, as per government data.
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The overall labour force participation rate (LFPR) for those aged 15 and above slightly decreased to 55.9% in January.
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Female labour force participation remained steady, with marginal variations between rural and urban regions.
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The worker population ratio (WPR) showed broad stability, but rural WPR moderated slightly after a steady rise.
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The rise in unemployment and decline in LFPR/WPR were primarily driven by rural factors, including seasonal slowdowns post-harvest.
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