In the financial year 2024, the employment rate in India was the highest among Christians, at over 40 percent. The unemployment rate was the lowest among Muslims during the period, however, it was an increase from the previous financial year. The unemployment rate has risen across all religions since the last financial year.
Employment rate in India from financial year 2017 to 2024, by religion
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The Indian Express. (May 29, 2024). Employment rate in India from financial year 2017 to 2024, by religion [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 18, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1484544/india-employment-rate-by-religion/
The Indian Express. "Employment rate in India from financial year 2017 to 2024, by religion." Chart. May 29, 2024. Statista. Accessed May 18, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1484544/india-employment-rate-by-religion/
The Indian Express. (2024). Employment rate in India from financial year 2017 to 2024, by religion. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 18, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1484544/india-employment-rate-by-religion/
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