Detail Factual Overview

Economy

• GSDP (2023–24 est.): Approx. ₹10.2 lakh crore (USD 125+ billion)
• Main Sectors:
  • Service Sector: Tourism, IT, education, healthcare
  • Agriculture: Coconut, rubber, spices (pepper, cardamom), tea
  • Industry: Food processing, handloom, coir, electronics (Technopark, Kochi Smart City)
• Remittances: Major income source from Non-Resident Keralites (especially Gulf countries)
• Unemployment: Higher than national average (due to high education and low industrialization)