West India - Economy

Economy

The region generates 24.00% of the national GDP of the country, with an annual growth rate of 14.5% as of 2006. The states generate about 23% of the tax revenues of the country. More than 85% of the households have access to electricity with about 55% owning a television. Agriculture employs most people in the region, while services have largest share in the total GDP.

Economic and demographic indicators
Parameter West India National
Per capita net state domestic product (SDP) 122,569 (US$2,230.76) 73,500 (US$1,337.7)
Percentage share in total 24 NA
Average annual growth of GDP 13.66 8.5
Percentage of population below poverty line 8.66 26.10
Percentage of urban population 46.75 31.16
Percentage of households with electricity 93.6 67.3
Literacy rate 83.2 74.04

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