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THE ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES OF KERALA
Kerala was a model for high human development at
low incomes. But in recent years the income levels
also have risen. Kerala is gradually shifting from an
Agrarian economy to a market economy. Kerala has
1.18% of India’s geographical area, 2.76% of
population and contributes 4.11% of country’s GDP.
Sate’s Per Capita income is 50% above National per
Capita Income.
Growth in Per Capita Income
Foreign inward remittance by Keralite emigrants working in foreign countries, mainly
in the Middle East annually contribute more than a fifth of the GSDP.
NRI deposits in Kerala have soared to over Rs.1.48 lakh crore as at March 2017.
Traditional industries manufacturing items; coir, handlooms, and handicrafts employ
around one million people. Kerala supplies 60% of the total global produce of white
coir fibre.
Major export items from Kerala are Jewellery (6351 Cr.), Marine Products (3281 Cr.),
Spices (2149 Cr.) and Cashew (1458 Cr.).
Primary Sector
Share of Primary sector Agriculture Allied Activities fisheries
and logging) is declining,
Net cropped area has
decreased from 2078700
ha in 2014–15 to 1973000
ha in 2015-16, Cropping
pattern is dominated by
Paddy in wet lands and
