Muslims have Largest Share in Non-working Population

The percentage of the non-working population is highest among Muslims in the country, according to the data released by the Census office.

Key Points

• A massive 11.61 crore Muslims — who make up 67.42% of the 17.22 crore Muslim community — have been listed as non-workers.
• The total 72.89 crore Indians have been listed as non-workers — 60.20% of the total population of 121.08 crore.
• Non-workers are defined as those who do not participate in any economic activity — paid or unpaid, household duties, or cultivation.
• Following Muslims in the list of communities with the largest share of non-workers are Jains.
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