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25th Edition of Women and Men in India 2023 Report released

Posted 14 Aug 2024

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The Report has been prepared by the National Statistical Office, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) 

  •  It provides holistic view of the situation of women and men and provides data on a wide range of areas such as Population, Education, etc. 

Key Findings 

Population:

  • By 2036, India’s population is expected to be 152.2 Crore, with an improved female percentage of 48.8% (as compared to 48.5% as per census 2011).
  • Sex Ratio  is to increase from 943(2011) to 952 (2036)
  • Percentage of India's working-age population (aged 15-59 years) is projected to rise from 60.7% (2011-12) to 64.9% by 2036.

Health:

  • Life expectancy of 68.6 (males) and 71.4(females){2016-20} is expected to reach 71.2 and 74.7 years, respectively (2031-36)
  • Non-Institutional deliveries have reduced to 8.2% (2019-21).

Employment: 

  • Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for male has gone from 75.8 (2017-18) to 78.5 (2022-23) while for females, it has gone from 23.3 to 37 during the same period.

Others:

  • In 2019 national elections, women’s voter turnout (67.2%) surpassed men’s for the first time. 
  • 47.6% of the total recognized start-up (by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)) are led by women. 
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  • Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
  • Women and Men in India
  • National Statistical Office
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