Women and Men in India 2024: MoSPI 26th Edition
Why in the news
MoSPI brought out the 26th edition of its yearly gender statistics volume, giving a picture of women’s and men’s position across sectors.
Key facts
- Report: Women and Men in India 2024: Selected Indicators and Data, 26th edition, by MoSPI.
- LFPR (15+, usual status): 49.8% in 2017-18 to 60.1% in 2023-24.
- Women hold 39.2% of bank accounts and 39.7% of deposits; rural share 42.2%.
- Startups with a woman director: 1,943 (2017) to 17,405 (2024).
Demat accounts, March 2021 to November 2024
| Holders | March 2021 | November 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 33.26 million | 143.02 million |
| Male | 26.59 million | 115.31 million |
| Female | 6.67 million | 27.71 million |
Other highlights
- Electors: 173.2 million (1952) to 978 million (2024).
- Women’s turnout peaked at 67.2% in 2019, 65.8% in 2024, still above men’s.
- Female-headed proprietary establishments rose in manufacturing, trade and services.
About the publication
- Covers population, education, health, economic participation and decision-making, drawing on many ministries to show regional gaps; aims at gender-sensitive policy.
Exam angle
- Publisher: MoSPI; 26th edition.
- Mains PYQ link: Gig Economy and women’s empowerment (UPSC 2021).