EPFO Payroll Data July 2025 shows 21.04 lakh net additions, led by youth and job mobility. ABC Live explains state disparities and gender trends.
New Delhi (ABC Live): The EPFO Payroll Data for July 2025 shows a net addition of 21.04 lakh members. This marks a 5.55% year-on-year increase compared to July 2024, highlighting India’s growing formal employment and rising social security awareness.
1. Overall Additions in EPFO Payroll Data
Table 1: Summary Metrics
| Metric | Value (lakh) | YoY change | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net addition (members) | 21.04 | ? 5.55% vs Jul 2024 | Provisional |
| New subscribers added | 9.79 | – | First-time EPFO joiners (Aadhaar-verified UAN) |
| Rejoined members | 16.43 | ? 12.12% vs Jul 2024 | Job changers who transferred PF instead of final settlement |
2. Youth-Centric Trends in EPFO Payroll Data
Table 2: Age-Group Breakdown
| Age group | New subscribers (lakh) | Share of new (%) | Net addition (lakh) | YoY change (net) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18–25 | 5.98 | 61.06% | 9.13 | ? 4.09% vs Jul 2024 |
| Others | 3.81 | 38.94 | – | – |
3. Female Participation in EPFO Payroll Data
Table 3: Female Membership
| Metric | Value (lakh) | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| Female new subscribers | 2.80 | – |
| Female net addition | 4.42 | ? 0.17% vs Jul 2024 |
4. State-Wise Contribution in EPFO Payroll Data
Table 4: State-wise Share of Net Payroll Additions (July 2025)
| Rank | State/UT | Share (%) | Contribution (lakh) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maharashtra | 20.47 | 4.31 | Mumbai–Pune corridor drives growth |
| 2 | Karnataka | ~10 | ~2.10 | IT & services hub (Bengaluru) |
| 3 | Tamil Nadu | ~8.5 | ~1.79 | Mix of manufacturing & services |
| 4 | Gujarat | ~7.5 | ~1.58 | Industrial belt expansion |
| 5 | Haryana | ~6.5 | ~1.37 | NCR (Gurugram–Faridabad) base |
| 6 | Delhi | ~5.5 | ~1.16 | Service-driven additions |
| 7 | Telangana | ~5.1 | ~1.07 | Hyderabad IT push |
| 8 | Uttar Pradesh | ~5 | ~1.05 | Emerging industrial clusters |
| — | Other states | ~31 | ~6.61 | Collectively less concentrated |
| Total | India | 100 | 21.04 | – |
The top 5 states/UTs together constitute ~60.85% of net payroll additions.
5. Top States vs Rest of India — YoY Comparison
Table 5: YoY Growth of Net Payroll Additions (July 2025 vs July 2024)
| Segment | Jul 2024 (lakh) | Jul 2025 (lakh) | YoY change (lakh) | YoY growth (%) | Share shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top states/UTs | 11.82 | 12.80 | +0.98 | +8.29% | 59.27% ? 60.85% |
| Rest of India | 8.12 | 8.24 | +0.12 | +1.48% | 40.73% ? 39.15% |
| India (total) | 19.94 | 21.04 | +1.10 | +5.55% | – |
6. Industry-Wise Trends in EPFO Payroll Data
Table 6: Industries with Month-on-Month Growth (July 2025)
| Industries with MoM growth |
|---|
| Iron Ore Mines |
| Universities |
| Beedi Making |
| Garments Making |
| Hospitals |
| Trading / Commercial Establishments |
| Travel Agencies |
| Stone Quarries |
| Others |
Why ABC Live is Publishing This EPFO Payroll Data Report Now
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Timely: July 2025 is the latest payroll release .
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Policy-relevant: Data feeds debates on jobs, regional growth, and inclusivity.
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Public impact: 21.04 lakh workers newly formalised into India’s social security net.
How ABC Live’s EPFO Payroll Data Coverage is Unique
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Provides detailed tables (age, gender, state, industry).
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Compares Top States vs Rest of India YoY.
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Adds policy-focused interpretation, not just raw figures.
Sources & References
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PIB, Government of India – EPFO Payroll Data July 2025
? https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2169975 -
PIB, Government of India – EPFO Payroll Data July 2024
? https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1941146 -
Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) – Official Portal
? https://www.epfindia.gov.in
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