Published on 13 Oct 2025
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the 26th edition of “Women and Men in India 2024,” highlighting gender trends across sectors.
Key Findings:
Women now own 39.2% of bank accounts (42.2% in rural areas).
Female-headed proprietary businesses have increased across sectors.
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)-recognized startups with at least one woman director rose from 1,943 in 2017 to 17,405 in 2024.
While female voter turnout dipped slightly to 65.8% in 2024, it surpassed male turnout.
Education shows strong gender parity, especially at primary and higher secondary levels.
The female labour force participation rate (FLPR) also rose significantly from 23.3% in 2017-18 to 41.7% in 2023-24.
Women and Men in India 2024
Men
Women
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
MoSPI
Gender Equality
SDG 5
Female Labour force participation rate
FLFPR
Financial inclusion
Feminisation of agriculture
gender parity