Graphic of the day - India's job market: Insecurity and vulnerability

While unemployment rate in India is lower than many G20 economies, the vast majority are insecure and highly vulnerable compared to other nations

Sep 10, 2025, 15:25 IST1 min

India leads in vulnerable employment with 74% of its workforce in insecure jobs, the highest among G20 nations, according to the Future of Jobs Report 2025. The data, which includes own-account and contributing family workers, highlights a major global challenge. By contrast, the US sits at just 4%, Germany at 5%, Japan at 8% and China at 42%.

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Samreen Wani