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Urban labour force and female participation rise in September 2026

The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation announced on 15 October 2026 the results of the Periodic Labour Force Survey for September 2026. The data shows that the urban Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) rose to 50.7%, and urban female LFPR reached its highest level since October 2025 at 25.9%.

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15 October 2026
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