India Gender Data 2024

Publication: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the 26th edition of “Women and Men in India 2024: Selected Indicators and Data.”

Comprehensive Overview: It offers a gender-disaggregated view of India across population, education, health, economic participation, and decision-making using official statistics.

Gender Parity Index (GPI): High GPI at primary and higher secondary levels indicates strong female enrollment.

Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR): Improved significantly for women (15+) from 49.8% (2017-18) to 60.1% (2023-24).

Financial Inclusion: Women own 39.2% of bank accounts, contributing 39.7% of deposits, with higher participation (42.2% of account holders) in rural areas.

DEMAT Accounts: Increased significantly, showing growing female participation in the stock market. Female accounts rose from 6.67 million in 2021 to 27.71 million in 2024.

Female-Headed Establishments: Rising percentage in manufacturing, trade, and other services sectors (2021-2024).

Voter Turnout: Total electors grew significantly. Female voter turnout (65.8% in 2024) surpassed male turnout, even with a slight dip from 2019 (67.2%).

Female Entrepreneurship: Increased number of startups recognized by DPIIT with at least one woman director, rising from 1,943 in 2017 to 17,405 in 2024.

Purpose: The report serves as a crucial resource for policymakers and researchers, highlighting progress and disparities in gender equality.