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Unemployment Edges Down to 5.1 Pc in July–September, Govt Survey Finds

Unemployment Edges Down to 5.1 Pc in July–September, Govt Survey Finds

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The unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 and older fell to 5.1 % in the July‑September period, down from 5.2 % a year earlier, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey released on Tuesday. The survey also recorded higher employment participation, particularly in rural areas and among women. The PLFS is conducted by the National Statistics Office, which is the primary source of data on activity participation and employment‑unemployment conditions.

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  • center · 2 outlets

    The unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 and older slightly decreased to 5.1 per cent in the July-September period, down from 5.2 per cent a year earlier, as per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) published on Tuesday. According to the PLFS, the joblessness rate (UR) was 5.4 per cent…

    — The Tribune

  • right · 1 outlet

    The latest Periodic Labour Force Survey also recorded higher employment participation, particularly in rural areas and among women during the quarter

    — The Hindu BusinessLine

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The PLFS conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO) is the primary source of data on activity participation and employment-unemployment conditions.

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    Unemployment Edges Down to 5.1 Pc in July–September, Govt Survey Finds

    The PLFS conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO) is the primary source of data on activity participation and employment-unemployment conditions.

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