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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 —

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Unemployment by Education

Unemployment rate by education level ()

Data source:PLFS|

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.