Archive · 23 Sep 2025
EPFO Adds 2.1 Million Members in July, Driven by Youth
In July, the EPFO added over 2.1 million members, a 5.6% increase, indicating job growth.
Many new members are young people, aged 18-25, showing more youth are entering the workforce.
A large number of people rejoined, transferring savings between jobs.
Women's participation is stable.
Maharashtra contributed the most in payroll growth, with top states adding around 60% of net additions.
EPFO added 2.104 million net members in July.
This represents a 5.6% increase year-over-year.
Nearly 980,000 new members enrolled for the first time.
Over 60% of new subscribers are aged 18-25.
1.64 million members rejoined after exiting the system earlier.
- Who
- Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
- What
- Added 2.104 million net members in July
- When
- July
- Where
- India
- Why
- Steady momentum in formal job creation.
- Net Members Added
- 2.104 million
- Growth Rate
- 5.6%
- New Subscribers
- 980,000
- Age Group 18-25
- Over 60%
- Female Subscribers
- 280,000
- Rejoined Members
- 1.64 million
- Maharashtra Contribution
- 20.47%
