In 2022, over 66 out of every 100 thousand women in India were victims of a crime. In comparison to the last year's figures, a rise in the crime rate was observed. Several psychological and patriarchal factors can result in an escalation of crime against women.

Domestic abuse or cruelty by husband and/or relatives was the highest reported crime against women across India in 2022. Kidnapping and abduction ranked second that year, with over 85 thousand cases filed. Rape, which makes headlines regularly in the country recorded over 31 thousand. This was from a total of over 365 thousand cases of crime reported against women that year.

Contains data from the World Bank's data portal. There is also a consolidated country dataset on HDX.

Gender equality is a core development objective in its own right. It is also smart development policy and sound business practice. It is integral to economic growth, business growth and good development outcomes. Gender equality can boost productivity, enhance prospects for the next generation, build resilience, and make institutions more representative and effective. In December 2015, the World Bank Group Board discussed our new Gender Equality Strategy 2016-2023, which aims to address persistent gaps and proposed a sharpened focus on more and better gender data. The Bank Group is continually scaling up commitments and expanding partnerships to fill significant gaps in gender data. The database hosts the latest sex-disaggregated data and gender statistics covering demography, education, health, access to economic opportunities, public life and decision-making, and agency.

Using state-level variation in the timing of political reforms, we find that an increase in female representation in local government induces a large and significant rise in documented crimes against women in India. Our evidence suggests that this increase is good news, driven primarily by greater reporting rather than greater incidence of such crimes. In contrast, we find no increase in crimes against men or in gender-neutral crimes. We also examine the effectiveness of alternative forms of political representation. Large scale membership of women in local councils affects crime against them more than their presence in higher-level leadership positions. (JEL D72, J16, K42, O15, O17)

Haryana had the highest rates of crime against women in India in 2022 with about 118 crimes reported for every 100,000 women. Among the union territories, Delhi had a crime rate against women of 144 that year.

Adult survey data, excluding section F5 on education; Only one round of data collection

The female labor force participation rate in India increased by 4.7 percentage points (+16.8 percent) in 2023 in comparison to the previous year. With 32.68 percent, the rate thereby reached its highest value in the observed period. Female labor force participation is the share of women over 15 years who are economically active. For example, all women providing labor in a specific period for the production of goods and services.

India Vital Statistics: Age Specific Fertility Rate: per 1000 Female Population: Educational Level of Women: Literate: Graduate and Above: Age: 30-34 data was reported at 96.100 NA in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 87.000 NA for 2015. India Vital Statistics: Age Specific Fertility Rate: per 1000 Female Population: Educational Level of Women: Literate: Graduate and Above: Age: 30-34 data is updated yearly, averaging 74.100 NA from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2016, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 96.100 NA in 2016 and a record low of 72.800 NA in 2012. India Vital Statistics: Age Specific Fertility Rate: per 1000 Female Population: Educational Level of Women: Literate: Graduate and Above: Age: 30-34 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAH008: Vital Statistics: Age Specific Fertility Rate: by Education Level of Women.

In 2019, over 19 women out of every 100 thousand across India experienced domestic abuse in some form. In the past few years, the number of these cases went down gradually except in 2019. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act was enacted by the Indian parliament in 2005 protects women from domestic violence. However, many varieties of crime go unreported.

India Vital Statistics: Age Specific Fertility Rate: per 1000 Female Population: Educational Level of Women: Literate: Graduate and Above: Age: 35-39 data was reported at 36.400 NA in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 29.600 NA for 2015. India Vital Statistics: Age Specific Fertility Rate: per 1000 Female Population: Educational Level of Women: Literate: Graduate and Above: Age: 35-39 data is updated yearly, averaging 25.200 NA from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2016, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36.400 NA in 2016 and a record low of 18.600 NA in 2011. India Vital Statistics: Age Specific Fertility Rate: per 1000 Female Population: Educational Level of Women: Literate: Graduate and Above: Age: 35-39 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAH008: Vital Statistics: Age Specific Fertility Rate: by Education Level of Women.

The dataset contains year-, state- and city-wise historically compiled data on the number of cyber crimes committed in India by type of motives with which the crimes were committed. The different types of crimes covered in the dataset include Personal Revenge, Anger, Fraud, Extortion, Causing Disrepute, Prank, Sexual Exploitation, Political Motives, Terrorist Activities, Inciting Hate against, Country, Disrupt Public Service, Sale or Purchase illegal drugs or other items, Developing own business or interest, Spreading Piracy, Psycho or Pervert, Steal Information, Abetment to Suicide, Terrorist Recruitment, Terrorist Funding, Illegal Gain, Revenge, Insult to Modesty of Women, Extortion or Blackmailing, Prank or Satisfaction of Gaining Control, Inciting Hate Crimes Against Community, Piracy, Steal Information for Espionage, Serious Psychiatric Illness viz. Perversion, etc., Revenge or Settling scores, Greed or Money, Fraud or Illegal Gain, Eve Teasing or Harassment, etc.

Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) (modeled ILO estimate) in India was reported at 31.24 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Labor participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15+) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

India: Ratio of female to male students in tertiary level education: The latest value from 2023 is 0.98 percent, a decline from 1.03 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 1.16 percent, based on data from 62 countries. Historically, the average for India from 1971 to 2023 is 0.65 percent. The minimum value, 0.29 percent, was reached in 1971 while the maximum of 1.09 percent was recorded in 2020.

As per a survey conducted across the country among students, the participation at work for men in India was expected to be 64 percent in 2024, a decrease from the participation rate in 2023. A fluctuating trend emerged in the participation rate of this segment of India's workforce since 2016. Meanwhile, the participation at work for women in the organized sector increased from 33 percent in 2023 to 36 percent in 2024 but still a wide gender gap persists.

India Census: Population: Female: Age: 40 data was reported at 13,355,581.000 Person in 2011. This records a decrease from the previous number of 13,434,269.000 Person for 2001. India Census: Population: Female: Age: 40 data is updated yearly, averaging 13,434,269.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13,480,828.000 Person in 1991 and a record low of 13,355,581.000 Person in 2011. India Census: Population: Female: Age: 40 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAD002: Census: Population: by Single Age.

Graph and download economic data for Ratio of Female to Male Secondary School Enrollment for India (SEENRSECOFMZSIND) from 1971 to 2021 about enrolled, secondary schooling, secondary, females, males, ratio, India, and education.

Female population of India climb by 0.95% from 691,776,131.00 persons in 2023 to 698,327,291.00 persons in 2024. Since the 1.26% increase in 2014, female population jumped by 10.55% in 2024.

The share of employable women in India in 2025 saw a decrease from the previous year. Men accounted for about 53 percent of employability that year. In fact, a larger share of women than men have constituted India’s employable talent since 2020 until a drop in 2025. Employability refers to a person's ability to gain and maintain employment. India’s professional talent pool Indian corporations and employers found a rich supply of highly employable graduates in states such as Maharashtra and Delhi. The demand for professionals with a year or more of working experience outweighed that of graduates without experience, thus, driving up the preference for internships. Some of the most employable candidates in 2024 were graduates with degrees in engineering, business administration and computer applications. Employability does not translate to employment However, higher employability did not translate to employment as was indicated by the country’s youth unemployment rate. Gender gap in participation at work has also persisted over the years. In addition to skill training, more jobs need to be created to absorb the growing unemployed and underemployed youth.

Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in India was reported at 14.18 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

India Vital Statistics: Age Specific Fertility Rate: per 1000 Female Population: Educational Level of Women: Literate: Primary School: Age: 40-44 data was reported at 9.300 NA in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.900 NA for 2015. India Vital Statistics: Age Specific Fertility Rate: per 1000 Female Population: Educational Level of Women: Literate: Primary School: Age: 40-44 data is updated yearly, averaging 4.900 NA from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2016, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.900 NA in 2015 and a record low of 3.700 NA in 2012. India Vital Statistics: Age Specific Fertility Rate: per 1000 Female Population: Educational Level of Women: Literate: Primary School: Age: 40-44 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAH008: Vital Statistics: Age Specific Fertility Rate: by Education Level of Women.