Economy · 12 Aug 2026

PLFS unemployment rate 2026

Match List I (Demographic Category) with List II (Unemployment Rate, April-June 2026) as per the Q1 2026-27 PLFS Quarterly Bulletin:
List I
A. Overall unemployment rate
B. Urban unemployment rate
C. Female youth unemployment (15-29 years, urban)
D. Overall youth unemployment (15-29 years)

List II

  1. 6.7%
  2. 15.9%
  3. 19.6%
  4. 5.4%
AA-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
BA-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
CA-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
DA-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
This question is based on: Unemployment Climbs to 5.4% Even as India's Economy Grows - Young Urban Women Hit Hardest
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About this question

Why in news

MoSPI released the Q1 2026-27 PLFS Quarterly Bulletin on August 10, 2026, showing unemployment rising across nearly every demographic slice even as GDP growth holds steady, reviving the "jobless growth" debate.

Why for UPSC

UPSC frequently uses Match the Pairs to test whether aspirants distinguish closely related but numerically distinct labour statistics rather than conflating "youth unemployment" with "female youth unemployment."

Prelims summary

Q1 2026-27 PLFS: overall unemployment 5.4%, urban 6.7%, urban female youth (15-29) 19.6% (series high), overall youth (15-29) 15.9% (series high) - female youth unemployment is over three times the overall rate.

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