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EPFO Reports 16.10 Lakh Net Member Additions in February 2025

Youth and women drive growth as employment opportunities expand, with Maharashtra leading regional contributions.

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Overview

  • The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) added 16.10 lakh net members in February 2025, a 3.99% increase compared to February 2024.
  • Approximately 7.39 lakh new subscribers joined EPFO, with 57.71% of them aged 18–25, highlighting significant youth participation in the organized workforce.
  • Around 13.18 lakh members rejoined EPFO after previously exiting, reflecting an 11.85% year-on-year growth in re-enrollments.
  • Female participation saw notable growth, with 2.08 lakh new female subscribers and a 9.23% year-on-year increase in net female payroll additions.
  • Maharashtra led regional contributions, accounting for 20.90% of net additions, as the top five states/UTs collectively made up nearly 60% of the total growth.