The number of employed persons in India increased to 29579 Thousand in 2012 from 28999 Thousand in 2011. Employed Persons in India averaged 25157.87 Thousand from 1971 until 2012, reaching an all time high of 29579.00 Thousand in 2012 and a record low of 17491.00 Thousand in 1971. source: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI)



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Employment Rate 53.40 53.20 percent Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 56.10 55.80 percent Dec 2025
Population 1398.60 1386.18 Million Dec 2024


India Employment in Public and Organised Private Sectors
In India, the number of employed persons refers to the number of employed in public and organised private sectors.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
29579.00 28999.00 29579.00 17491.00 1971 - 2012 Thousand Yearly
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