Gen Z Drives 79% of New UANs in FY26, 28% Women Highlight Youth Shift, EPFO Data Shows
New figures from the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation indicate a pronounced shift toward younger workers, with Gen Z aged 18-30 accounting for 79% of all new Universal Account Numbers in FY26. Women represented 28% of the new UAN registrations.
What the numbers suggest
The data point to a changing profile of India’s formal workforce, as more young entrants join the ranks across sectors.
Top entry points for first-time workers
- Retail and logistics remain the main gateways for new earners, underscoring the ongoing demand in these sectors.
Industry observers say the trend could spur changes in hiring practices, onboarding processes and early-career development to better suit a Gen Z workforce.
