Unemployment dropped to 5.2% in July as labour participation and employment indicators showed steady improvement.

• Rural LFPR at 56.9%, urban LFPR at 50.7%, showing a slight month-on-month participation increase.
• Female WPR reached 31.6% overall, with rural 35.4% and urban 23.3% participation levels.
• Rural employment is dominated by self-employment, while the urban workforce leans towards salaried and regular wage jobs.