PLFS monthly: LFPR at 56.1% in December 2025
What happened
- Overall LFPR (15+) rose steadily from June 2025 to reach 56.1% in December 2025; female LFPR and WPR hit yearly highs [PIB].
Background
- Monthly PLFS uses current weekly status (CWS). Annual figures use usual status, so the two numbers differ.
Why it matters
- More women in work is the biggest available boost to growth.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-01-15): overall LFPR (15+) rose steadily from June 2025 to reach 56.1% in December 2025; female LFPR and WPR hit yearly highs.
- More women in work is the biggest available boost to growth.
Quotable data pointOverall LFPR (15+) rose steadily from June 2025 to reach 56.1% in December 2025.
PIB: MoSPI: PLFS December 2025, 15 Jan 2026
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: CWS vs usual status.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
LFPR Dec 2025 (CWS)
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Monthly PLFS uses
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Trend since
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: MoSPI: PLFS December 2025, 15 Jan 2026
facts from cited sources only; faculty review pending