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India's unemployment rose to 5.0% in January 2026, mainly due to declining rural job participation.
India's unemployment rate rose to 5.0% in January 2026 from 4.8% in December, driven by a decline in rural labor force participation and seasonal factors like post-harvest slack and winter slowdowns.
The overall labor force participation rate held steady at 55.9%, with rural LFPR at 58.7% and urban at 50.3%.
Female participation remained at 35.1%, with urban women at 25.5%.
Urban unemployment rose slightly to 7.0%, while rural unemployment increased to 4.2%.
Worker population ratios remained largely stable, with rural WPR dipping slightly.
The data, from the Periodic Labour Force Survey, highlights ongoing rural labor market challenges despite urban stability.
El desempleo de la India subió al 5,0% en enero de 2026, principalmente debido a la disminución de la participación laboral rural.