Job Applications From Women Soar By 20% In 2024: Report

Women accounted for a remarkable 2.8 crore job applications out of a total of 7 crore in 2024, reflecting a 20% increase compared to the previous year, according to the latest India at Work 2024 report by job platform Apna.co.

The report highlights a transformative shift in India’s employment landscape, with women playing a leading role in workforce participation. The overall 7 crore job applications represent a 25% year-on-year surge, driven largely by increased participation from women and youth.

Of the 7 crore applications, women’s contributions are significant, with Tier 1 cities such as Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai accounting for 1.52 crore, while Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities like Jaipur, Lucknow, and Bhopal contributed 1.28 crore, indicating a notable rise in job opportunities outside the metropolitan areas.

In addition, the report noted a 28% increase in the median salaries of women in 2024, compared to the previous year, further underscoring the progress in gender parity in the workforce.

This surge in women’s workforce participation and salary growth signals a positive shift towards greater economic inclusion and opportunity across India.

Women, as per the report, are excelling across sectors like healthcare, hospitality, retail, and e-commerce and are even embracing unconventional roles such as field sales, logistics, and security services.

"Applications for senior and managerial roles surged by 32%, signalling women’s growing influence in shaping India’s new-age workforce," it added.

Besides witnessing high growth in women's job applications, the report also saw a rise in job applications from freshers, with a '27% year-on-year increase,' totalling over two crore applications.

Urban hubs like Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad contributed 60 lakh applications, while regions like Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Bihar added 82 lakh, showcasing a balanced regional contribution.

(With Inputs From PTI)