Employment
Net new EPFO subscribers in India, FY 2018-19 vs FY 2024-25
139.78 lakh
+129% vs FY 2018-19
Net new EPFO subscribers in FY 2024-25 (highest ever)
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) added a record 139.78 lakh net new subscribers in FY 2024-25, more than double the 61 lakh added in FY 2018-19. EPFO net additions are the most-watched proxy for formal job creation in India; women accounted for about a quarter of new subscribers.
Net additions = new subscribers minus exits plus rejoins. FY 2024-25 was the highest annual net addition on record.
Frequently asked questions
How many net new EPFO members were added in FY 2024-25?
EPFO recorded 139.78 lakh net new subscribers in FY 2024-25, its highest ever and more than double the FY 2018-19 figure of 61 lakh.
Why are EPFO numbers important?
Net EPFO additions are a leading indicator of formal-sector job creation in India, tracked closely by policymakers and economists.
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