Women and Men in India 2024: Work, Wages, Finance Data
Why in the news
The Women and Men in India 2024 report gave new numbers on gender gaps in work, finance and politics.
Snapshot
| Theme | Finding |
|---|---|
| Workforce | Female LFPR 41.7%; male 77.2%; world female average about 50% (World Bank) |
| Wages | Urban women’s wages grew 5.2% (Jul-Sep 2023 to Apr-Jun 2024); gaps narrowing |
| Finance | Women 39.2% of accounts, 39.7% of deposits (March 2024); demat accounts tripled since 2021 |
| Politics | Panchayat parity reached; Lok Sabha 13.6% |
Concerns
- “Dual burden” of paid and unpaid work.
- Financial access concentrated in southern and eastern India.
- Safety worries, cultural views and family limits on mobility.
Way forward
- Gender-sensitive safety policy and mass awareness campaigns.