Archive · 7 Aug 2025
PRICE Study: Youth Employment and Education in India
A recent study looked at young people in India.
It found that most of them aren't in salaried jobs; only about 10% are.
Many are students, and others run their own businesses or do casual work.
The study also showed that many young people are now better educated than ever before.
While education is improving, the study said some young people still struggle to learn due to 'learning poverty'.
A PRICE study reveals only about one in ten young Indians have salaried jobs.
The study, released for International Youth Day, surveyed India's youth aged 15-29.
Approximately 29% of India's population is in this age group, totaling around 42 crore individuals.
A large portion of young people are students, self-employed, or engaged in casual labor.
Education levels have risen, but learning poverty remains a concern.
- Who
- The study focused on Indian youth aged 15-29 and was conducted by PRICE.
- What
- A study examining the employment and education status of Indian youth aged 15-29.
- When
- The study was released on August 7, 2025, and used data from 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To understand the perceptions, realities, and imperatives shaping the youth narrative in India.
Challenges
Opportunities
Employment Type
Challenges
Concern exists regarding low rates of salaried employment
Opportunities
Despite this, the rate of self-employment is offseting slow growth in salaried employment.
- Youth Population (2025)
- Approximately 42 crore
- Youth Percentage of Population
- 29%
- Salaried Employment
- 9.9% (2024-25)
- Students
- 26.8%
- Self-Employed
- 14.1%
- Illiteracy Rate
- 3% (2025)
- Graduates/Post-Graduates
- 31%