Women and Men in India 2025:
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the 27th edition of its report, Women and Men in India 2025, in Bhubaneswar.
- Women and Men in India 2025 Report is annual publication, institutionalized in 1995, serves as a vital statistical compendium on the socio-economic status of both genders across India. It draws from various ministries and administrative data to cover domains such as population, health, education, economic participation, and violence against women.
Key Data and Statistics:
- Sex Ratio at Birth: The ratio increased from 904 (2017-19) to 917 (2021-23), signaling improved survival rates for females.
- Infant Mortality: Both female and male infant mortality rates saw a sustained decline between 2008 and 2023.
- School Parity: India has achieved gender parity across all levels of school education, from Primary to Higher Secondary.
- Higher Education Enrolment: Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) for females rose from 28.5 to 30.2 between 2021-22 and 2022-23.
- Labour Force Participation: The LFPR for those aged 15+ has increased for both genders, with rural females showing the highest growth.
- RuralFemale LFPR: Participation for rural women rose significantly from 37.5% to 45.9% between 2022 and 2025.
- Managerial Positions: Between 2017 and 2025, women in managerial roles grew by 102.54%, outpacing the 73.80% increase for men.
- Fertility Trends: The Adolescent (15-19) Fertility Rate has shown a sustained downward trend since 2021.
