Jobs & Employment
Female
How many people have jobs? How many are looking? Official numbers from India's largest household employment survey.
Unemployment Rate — 2023-24
3.2%
Up from 2.9% in 2022-23
Labour Force Participation — 2023-24
41.7%
Up from 37.0% in 2022-23
Unemployment Over Time
Out of every 100 people who want to work, how many can't find a job? This is measured every year by surveying thousands of households across India.
Female
Overall
Who's Working or Looking for Work?
Of all adults (15 and older), what percentage are either working or looking for work? The rest are students, homemakers, retired, or have given up looking. A rising line means more people are joining the workforce.
Female
Overall