Economy
The region generates 24.00% of the national GDP of the country, with an annual growth rate of 14.5% as of 2006. The states generate about 23% of the tax revenues of the country. More than 85% of the households have access to electricity with about 55% owning a television. Agriculture employs most people in the region, while services have largest share in the total GDP.
| Economic and demographic indicators | ||
|---|---|---|
| Parameter | West India | National |
| Per capita net state domestic product (SDP) | 122,569 (US$2,230.76) | 73,500 (US$1,337.7) |
| Percentage share in total | 24 | NA |
| Average annual growth of GDP | 13.66 | 8.5 |
| Percentage of population below poverty line | 8.66 | 26.10 |
| Percentage of urban population | 46.75 | 31.16 |
| Percentage of households with electricity | 93.6 | 67.3 |
| Literacy rate | 83.2 | 74.04 |
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