Kerala among top States in services employment: NITI Aayog report

Key Points

1. Kerala's service sector employed 48.5% of its workforce in 2023-24.
2. This is a significant increase from 42.6% in 2011-12.
3. The national average for service sector employment is 29.7%.
4. Kerala's rural service sector employment is 40%, while urban is 58.6%.
5. Wholesale and retail trade accounts for 31.8% of Kerala's service employment.
6. Transportation and storage account for 12% of Kerala's service employment.
7. Education accounts for 8.9% of Kerala's service employment.
8. Accommodation and food services account for 8.3% of Kerala's service employment.