India - Education and Employment Profile

Country Overview

The country plays an important role in regional and global affairs and is a member of major international organizations, including the United Nations, G20, BRICS, and World Trade Organization. With a large and youthful population, increasing urbanization, and ongoing infrastructure development, India continues to be a key contributor to global economic growth.

Key Demographics & Economy

  • Population – 1450935791
    • Urban: 36.867% | Rural: 63.133%
  • GDP (PPP)
    • 9817.07082097049
  • GDP (REAL)
    • 2396.71271858102
  • Unemployment
    • 4.202%

Education Indicators

  • Out-of-School
    • OOSC: 548703.462368608 | OOSC Rate: 0.47%
  • Enrollment Rates
    • Primary: 113.16% | Secondary: 79.32%
  • Govt Expenditure
    • 222% of Govt Exp | 222% of GDP

Youth Indicators

  • NEET Rate
    • 25.763%
  • Youth Unemployment
    • 16.028%
  • Labor Force Participation Rate
    • 55.565%

Education Context

Higher education in India has expanded rapidly, with a growing number of universities and technical institutions. Recent policy initiatives emphasize skill development, vocational training, and the integration of digital technologies to improve education quality and employability. As India’s economy evolves, strengthening education quality and aligning learning outcomes with labor market needs remain central priorities.

Recent Reforms

The government launched GST 2.0 in 2025, an upgraded indirect tax framework designed to simplify compliance, enhance transparency, and improve the digital tax administration system across states and sectors.

Education Financing

The Indian government is beginning to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools into administrative functions (e.g., weather forecasting, disease diagnosis, document translation), signaling a broader commitment to enhance efficiency and service delivery through AI-enabled governance.

Infrastructure Indicators

Breakdown by Area - Access to electricity

Overall Electricity Access

Internet Indicator

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