Women in India

Statistics report about the status of women in India

Women in India

This report provides the most relevant statistical data on women in India. It covers demographic figures delving into various aspects of living - education, work life and health. It further focuses on women in different sectors of the country. The report also provides information on crimes committed against women, and a general perception towards the gender across the country.

Table of contents

Demographic overview

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  • Basic Statistic Life expectancy of women in India 2022
  • Premium Statistic Employability in India 2014-2024, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Fertility rate in India 2012-2022
  • Premium Statistic Rate of literate population in India 2022 by gender
  • Premium Statistic Rate of unemployed population in India 2022 by gender

Education

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  • Premium Statistic GPI in India FY 2020- 2022, by level
  • Premium Statistic Gender parity index at primary school level India FY 2016-2022
  • Premium Statistic Gender parity index at tertiary school level India FY 2016-2022
  • Premium Statistic Number of student enrolments in higher education in India FY 2016-2022, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Diploma awardees in India 2022, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Undergraduate degree awardees in India 2022, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Postgraduate degree awardees in India 2022, by gender

Women in different sectors

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  • Premium Statistic Share of women-owned MSMEs in India FY 2016
  • Premium Statistic Share of workers in informal sector India 2022, by gender and sector
  • Premium Statistic Women contestants in Lok Sabha elections India 2004-2019
  • Premium Statistic Change in funding value of women-led startups in India 2022, by stage
  • Premium Statistic Women's Premier League winning bids 2023, by team
  • Premium Statistic Share of women judges in high court in India 2022, by state
  • Premium Statistic Share of women employed in the Indian police force 2022, by state

Work-life

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  • Premium Statistic Social and industrial inclusion of women score India 2022, by leading cities
  • Premium Statistic Women salary as proportion of men in India 2023, by employment level
  • Premium Statistic Share of women in social security schemes in India FY 2018-2024, by type
  • Premium Statistic Share of women in leadership positions India 2022, by sector
  • Premium Statistic Challenges faced by women due to lack of workplace flexibility India 2022

Key health indicators

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  • Premium Statistic Modeled estimate maternal mortality ratio India 2000-2020
  • Premium Statistic Share of maternal deaths India 2018 to 2020, by age
  • Premium Statistic Number of suicides in India 1971-2022, by gender
  • Premium Statistic People feeling more stressed in India 2022, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Number of life births among HIV positive pregnant women India 2017-2023
  • Basic Statistic Health condition among elderly India 2023, by gender

Crime against women

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  • Premium Statistic Reported rate of crime against women in India 2022, by state
  • Premium Statistic Reported crimes against women in India 2022, by type
  • Basic Statistic Number of reported rape cases in India 2005-2022
  • Premium Statistic Number of reported dowry death cases in India 2005-2022
  • Premium Statistic Women harassment cases in India 2022, by major city
  • Premium Statistic Number of cyber crimes related to sexual harassment India 2016-2022

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