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NSO Releases First District-Level Labour Market Indicators on LFPR, WPR and NEET
National Statistical Office (NSO) releases district-level labour market indicators for the first time. The release reports Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR), Worker Population Ratio (WPR), and Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET) rates across districts.
NSO District-Level Labour Market Indicators:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Coverage | The key findings cover the 100 most populous districts for persons aged 15 years and above. |
| LFPR definition | Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) is defined as the percentage of persons in the labour force in the population. |
| WPR definition | Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is defined as the percentage of employed persons in the population. |
| NEET definition | Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET) is defined as the percentage of persons who are not in employment, education or training during the reference period in the population. |
| District ranking, highest | Among the 100 most populous districts, Surat (Gujarat) records the highest LFPR and the highest WPR for persons aged 15 years and above. |
| District ranking, lowest | Among the 100 most populous districts, Darbhanga (Bihar) records the lowest LFPR and the lowest WPR for persons aged 15 years and above. |
| NEET distribution | More than 75% of districts have NEET rates under 30%. |