Kerala continues to grapple with one of India’s highest youth unemployment rates, with 29.9% of the 15-29 age group unemployed, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey 2023-24. Key factors include a mismatch between skills and job market needs, limited job opportunities, remittance inflows, and economic challenges. The Kerala Migration Survey 2023 revealed that 30% of youth would prefer to remain unemployed rather than accept jobs below their qualifications, underscoring the need for systemic reforms.Kerala among the top in India’s youth unemployment chart despite high literacy rate: What are the real culprits?
Kerala continues to grapple with one of India’s highest youth unemployment rates, with 29.9% of the 15-29 age group unemployed, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey 2023-24. Key factors include a mismatch between skills and job market needs, limited job opportunities, remittance inflows, and economic challenges. The Kerala Migration Survey 2023 revealed that 30% of youth would prefer to remain unemployed rather than accept jobs below their qualifications, underscoring the need for systemic reforms.