Distinct Demographic Characteristics of Kerala-A Comparative Analysis with the Indian Context

International Journal of Economics and Management Studies

© 2021 by SSRG - IJEMS Journal

Volume 8 Issue 5

Year of Publication : 2021

Authors : M P Abraham, R.Santhosh

10.14445/23939125/IJEMS-V8I5P106

How to Cite?

M P Abraham, R.Santhosh, "Distinct Demographic Characteristics of Kerala-A Comparative Analysis with the Indian Context," SSRG International Journal of Economics and Management Studies, vol. 8,  no. 5, pp. 55-59, 2021. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939125/IJEMS-V8I5P106

Abstract:

Demographic factors are found to have a very decisive role in the progress and development of a country. The quality and quantity of the population determine whether the population will be a liability or an asset for a nation. The objective of the study is to identify the distinguishing demographic characteristics of Kerala with respect to health, social, gender, and economic situations on the basis of a comparative analysis of the situations in India and Kerala. Concerning sex composition, mortality rates, and other quality factors of population, Kerala is far ahead of the nation. Albeit, concerning the old age composition of the population, old-age dependency ratio, work participation rate (both male and female), Kerala is in a disadvantageous position. The study examines the unique demographic characteristics of the state of Kerala and analyses its demographic advantages and disadvantages in comparison with all Indian figures.

Keywords:

Sex ratio, crude birth rate, crude death rate, infant mortality rate, age-dependency ratio, total fertility rate, and work participation rate.

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