New Delhi: The unemployment fee for these within the 15 years and above age group dipped to an eight-month low of 4.7% in Nov from 5.2% within the earlier month whereas the general Labour Power Participation Charge (LFPR) for a similar age bracket rose to a seven-month excessive of 55.8% throughout the month.The month-to-month bulletin of Periodic Labour Power Survey (PLFS) for Nov, launched Monday, confirmed rural joblessness fell to a brand new low of three.9%, whereas the city fee dipped to six.5%, matching its earlier lowest stage recorded in April. The month-to-month PLFS bulletin began in April.The information confirmed a decline in joblessness fee throughout gender and segments. Unemployment charges for each men and women aged 15 years and above displayed a decline in Nov. Amongst females, it fell to 4.8% in Nov, down from 5.4% in Oct. The dip was led by discount in each rural and concrete unemployment fee amongst females, which decreased from 4% to three.4% and 9.7% to 9.3%, respectively.The general male unemployment fee slowed to 4.6% in Nov, in contrast with 5.1% in Oct. Disaggregated by sector, rural and concrete male joblessness fee stood at 4.1% and 5.6% in Nov, in contrast with 4.6% and 6.1% recorded within the earlier month, in line with information launched by the statistics workplace.“Unemployment charges confirmed a gentle and broad-based decline throughout male, females, and all individuals throughout April-Nov 2025. The autumn was extra pronounced in rural areas, the place each female and male unemployment reached their lowest ranges in Nov,” the statistics workplace stated in a press release.“City unemployment remained increased however confirmed enchancment in the direction of the top of the interval. Total, the developments counsel strengthening labour market circumstances, supported by positive factors in rural employment, rising feminine participation, and a gradual restoration in city labour demand,” it added.The information confirmed total LFPR amongst these within the 15 years and above age group elevated to 55.8% in Nov, the very best stage recorded since April. The rise was largely pushed by rural areas, the place it rose to 58.6% in Nov from 58.0% in April. In contrast with the earlier month, rural LFPR elevated from 57.8%, whereas city LFPR decreased marginally from 50.5% to 50.4%, in line with survey outcomes.