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Women's labour force participation (ILO modelled estimate)

32.42%

2025 · up +0.01 pt from 2024

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2025
Released
8 Oct 2026
Updates
a few times a year, when the World Bank refreshes its data

The share of women aged 15 and over who work or are looking for work. India's figure is low compared with most large economies.

History

25%27.5%30%32.5%35%199520002005201020152020202532.42%
25%30%35%199520052015202532.42%

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Last 12 of 36 years, since 1990

PeriodValueReleasedSource link
202532.42%8 Oct 2026Source
202432.41%8 Oct 2026Source
202330.98%8 Oct 2026Source
202229.35%8 Oct 2026Source
202127.72%8 Oct 2026Source
202026.00%8 Oct 2026Source
201926.54%8 Oct 2026Source
201826.57%8 Oct 2026Source
201726.58%8 Oct 2026Source
201626.57%8 Oct 2026Source
201526.58%8 Oct 2026Source
201426.61%8 Oct 2026Source
All of Jobs
Indicator Latest Change Period Trend
Unemployment rate 2025 · up +0.05 pt 4.22% up +0.05 pt 2025
Unemployment rate (monthly) Sep 2026 · unchanged ±0.00 pt 5.00% unchanged ±0.00 pt Sep 2026

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