Jobs & Employment

Male

How many people have jobs? How many are looking? Official numbers from India's largest household employment survey.

Unemployment Rate — 2025

3.1%

Up from 3.1% in 2025

Labour Force Participation — 2025

79.1%

Down from 79.1% in 2025

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.

Data source:PLFS|2022 — 2025
Male
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.

Data source:PLFS|2022 — 2025
Male
Overall