Kerala Ranks Among Top States for Employability in India
Kerala continues to excel in employability, ranking fifth among Indian states in the India Skills Report 2025, published by Wheebox in collaboration with AICTE, CII, and the Association of Indian Universities. With a strong employability rate of 71%, Kerala demonstrates exceptional talent, workplace inclusivity, and a balanced approach to education and skill development. The report also underscores India’s global leadership in AI skill penetration and highlights transformative trends in the workforce shaped by AI adoption.
State Ranking: Kerala secures the fifth position nationally, after Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
Age Group Employability: Kerala ranks second for employability in the 18-21 age group and third in employable talent in B.E./BTech and polytechnic domains.
City Highlights: Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi rank as top cities for fostering computer and English skills and are highly preferred work locations.
State-wise Employability: Telangana leads in employable youth aged 18-21 (85.45%), followed by Haryana (76.47%), Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala.
Critical and Numerical Skills: Telangana and Karnataka top in critical thinking and numerical skills, while Kerala ranks third in computer skills.
AI Skill Penetration: India outpaces global averages in AI talent, with a projected demand of 1 million AI professionals by 2026.
Skill Gaps: Only 2% of India’s workforce has formal vocational training. Industry alignment and standardization of curricula remain critical challenges.
Government Initiatives: Programs like PMKVY, Skill India Mission, and SANKALP aim to address skilling issues, focusing on AI, automation, and emerging technologies.
Kerala’s Initiatives: The Additional Skill Acquisition Program (ASAP) equips over 2.5 lakh youth with industry-relevant skills and advanced technological training.
Workforce Impact: India’s AI sector is set to grow at a CAGR of 45%, with the talent base expanding rapidly to meet industry demands.
Skill Distribution: India has seen a 14-fold increase in AI professionals since 2016, emphasizing the country’s leadership in this domain.
State Rankings: Kerala has the highest youth employment rate at 29.9%, while Madhya Pradesh reports the lowest unemployment rate (2.6%).
Telangana’s Rise: Telangana’s employment rank improved significantly from 16th in 2019 to third in 2022, reflecting proactive skill development efforts.
| Key Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | India Skills Report 2025 ranks Kerala 5th in employability with a rate of 71%. Kerala’s talent pool and inclusivity are highlighted. It ranks 3rd in computer skills and 2nd among 18-21 age group for employability. |
| Employability Ranking | Kerala is ranked 5th, preceded by Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. |
| Computer Skills Rank | Kerala ranks 3rd overall in fostering computer skills. |
| Top Preferred Cities | Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi rank as preferred cities for work in Kerala. |
| Additional Program | ASAP (Additional Skill Acquisition Program): Focused on skilling youth; trained 2.5 lakh students in a decade. |
| AI Skill Penetration | India leads globally, with 416K AI professionals against a demand of 629K as of 2023. |
| Kerala – Static GK | Capital: Thiruvananthapuram |
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