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Employment in Organised Sectors in Kerala by Industry


Organised sector employment in Kerala grew from 11.38 lakh in 2015 to 12.55 lakh in 2024. Public sector jobs fell slightly (5.71 lakh → 5.58 lakh), while private sector jobs rose (5.66 lakh → 6.97 lakh), showing a shift towards private employment. Growth was driven mainly by manufacturing, education, IT, finance, and health, while sectors like agriculture, mining, and construction remained small or fluctuated. Overall, services and IT emerged as key employment drivers.