Employment rate: Joblessness dips for 2nd month as figure eases to 5.1% in August

India’s unemployment rate witnessed a decline for the second consecutive month, reaching 5.1% in August 2025, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey. This decrease was broad-based, with improvements observed in rural and male categories. Simultaneously, the Worker Population Ratio and Labour Force Participation Rate for women showed positive trends, indicating increased participation in the workforce.