India’s labour force participation rate dipped to 54.2% in June 2025; the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.6%.

• Rural LFPR at 56.1%, urban LFPR at 50.4%; overall WPR dropped to 51.2% from 51.7% in May.
• Male LFPR in rural and urban areas slightly declined; female rural LFPR stood at 35.2% in June 2025.
• Seasonal farm patterns, summer heat, and the shift of unpaid rural workers to domestic tasks influenced participation drop.