Back to Jobs & Employment

Unemployment by Education

Higher education doesn't always mean better job prospects. Graduates face much higher unemployment than those with less education — a paradox unique to India's labour market.

Graduate unemployment rate — 2025

0.0%

That's 0x the national average of 3.1%

Unemployment by Education

Unemployment rate by education level (2025)

Data source:PLFS|2025

Labour Force Participation by Education

What share of people at each education level are working or looking for work? Higher education is associated with higher workforce participation.