Number of employed persons India FY 2018-2023

Published by
Manya Rathore,
Dec 12, 2024

Over 596 million people were estimated to be employed in India in the financial year 2023, around a three percent increase from the previous year. The employed workforce was estimated to grow to over 643 million in the financial year 2024. Agriculture accounts for the highest share of the workforce in the country, followed by the services sector. 

Number of employed persons in India from financial year 2018 to 2023, with estimated for 2024 (in millions)

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October 2024

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India

Survey time period

FY 2018 to FY 2023

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