INDIA AGENDA / SOURCE-BACKED BRIEF
Needs attentionWhere are the good first jobs?
The route from education to paid work deserves a conversation about opportunities, skills and job quality.
EVIDENCE, WITH ITS LIMITS
What does the number tell us?
16.0%
unemployment among the labour force aged 15-24
2025 data / India
Unemployed young people as a share of the labour force aged 15-24, using the modelled ILO estimate. Rounded to one decimal place.
What it does not tell us
Not 16% of all young people. It excludes those outside the labour force and does not measure wages, job security or underemployment. It is not a current PLFS monthly reading.
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Make the transition easier
Paid work experience and credible placement support could help people bridge the gap between study and employment.
Look beyond training
Training alone cannot create demand for workers. The number, pay and stability of available jobs matter too.
- What made finding a first job difficult in your area?
- How should an apprenticeship balance useful training, fair pay and a route into employment?
- Which local employment measure would show a policy is working?
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