Urban Unemployment in India Declines to 6.8% in January to March 2023 quarter

Sanskar Tiwari

Author: Sanskar Tiwari

Founder at MagicSlides

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Central Governament announces the decline in urban unemployement in India, find more details..

Positive Trend in Urban Labor Market Recovery
In the first quarter of 2023, India witnessed a noteworthy decline in its urban unemployment rate, dropping to 6.8%. This marks the seventh consecutive quarter of improvement and signifies a promising recovery for the urban labor market from the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest data from the periodic labor force survey reveals optimistic signs of economic resurgence, with the lowest quarterly unemployment rate recorded since the survey's inception. Job creation continues to be a pressing concern as India prepares for upcoming state elections.
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Steady Decrease in Unemployment
In comparison to the previous two quarters, where the urban unemployment rate stood at 7.2%, and the January to March 2022 quarter, with an 8.2% rate, this decline is substantial. Since reaching its peak at 20.8% during the nationwide lockdown in April to June 2020, the unemployment rate has persistently decreased. The current figure of 6.8% represents a substantial improvement and hints at a positive trajectory for employment prospects.
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Gender Disparities Linger
While overall unemployment rates are declining, gender disparities in employment endure. In the January to March 2023 quarter, the unemployment rate among urban men above 15 years of age was 6%, a slight decrease from the previous quarter's 6.5%. In contrast, the unemployment rate among women remains high at 9.2%, although it is slightly lower than the 9.6% recorded in the previous quarter. Addressing this gender gap in employment remains a critical objective for achieving a more inclusive labor market.
Rising Labor Force Participation
The urban labor force participation rate (LFPR) for all age groups has experienced a minor increase, reaching 38.1% in the fourth quarter of the previous fiscal year, up from 37.9% in the preceding quarter. Among individuals above 15 years of age, the urban LFPR was even higher, reaching 48.5% in the same quarter. LFPR measures the percentage of individuals in the labor force, including those currently working or actively seeking employment. The uptick in LFPR suggests a greater willingness to participate in the labor market, potentially driven by improving job prospects.
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Occupational Patterns and Informal Employment
The data also sheds light on occupational trends and the prevalence of informal employment. Approximately 48.9% of individuals above 15 years of age in urban areas were engaged in regular or salaried employment, while 11.7% were categorized as casual laborers in the quarter ending March 31, 2023. Around 39.5% of individuals were self-employed, and 32.7% worked as own account workers. The increase in the share of helpers in household enterprises, indicating unpaid family labor, to 6.1% from the previous quarter underscores ongoing challenges in the labor market.
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Contrasting Indicators and Future Outlook
While the periodic labor force survey data indicates a positive trend in urban employment, other high-frequency indicators, such as the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization’s payroll data, have shown a decline in formal sector employment in recent months. Additionally, the all India Unemployment Rate measured by the Center for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) rose to a four-month high of 8.11% in April, signaling increased workforce participation. As the economy evolves, policymakers and analysts will closely monitor these contrasting indicators to assess the strength of India’s labor market recovery.

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