4,96,186 in rural areas and 3,95,080 in urban areas
Age group
15+
Special properties
PLFS survey
Method of interview
Face-to-face interview
Supplementary notes
Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in usual status (ps+ss) for persons of age 15 years and above.
*The PLFS survey methodology was revised, and from January 2025 onwards the survey is conducted on a calendar‑year basis, that is, from January to December.
2023-24 refers to the period July 2023 – June 2024 and likewise for other years.
Count refers to the latest year of survey.
Citation formats
Rate of labor participation across India 2017-2025
The PLFS survey 2024-25 estimated that the labor force participation rate (LFPR) in urban areas remained at over ** percent, higher than the previous years but still lower than in the rural areas. Labor force participation across the country stood at just under ** percent.
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MOSPI. (March 27, 2026). Rate of labor force participation (LFPR) across rural and urban India from 2017 to 2025 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 19, 2026, from /statistics/654183/labor-force-participation-rate-india/
MOSPI. "Rate of labor force participation (LFPR) across rural and urban India from 2017 to 2025." Chart. March 27, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 19, 2026. /statistics/654183/labor-force-participation-rate-india/
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