Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023-24

The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation released the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey for 2023-24, highlighting key details on per capita consumption across Indian states.

Key Findings

• Highest and Lowest MPCE:
  • Sikkim reported the highest monthly per capita consumption expenditure (MPCE) in both rural and urban households.
  • Chhattisgarh had the lowest MPCE across rural and urban areas.
• Comparison to Previous Year:
  • Both Sikkim and Chhattisgarh maintained their respective rankings from the previous year.
• National Average MPCE:
  • Rural India: ₹4,122
  • Urban India: ₹6,996
• States Surpassing National Average:
  • 26 states/UTs in rural areas and 23 in urban areas surpassed the national average MPCE.
• Top MPCE States and UTs:
  • Rural: Sikkim (₹9,377), Chandigarh (₹8,857), Goa (₹8,048)
  • Urban: Sikkim (₹13,927), Chandigarh (₹13,425), Andaman and Nicobar Islands (₹10,453)

Urban-Rural Gap in MPCE

• Gap Analysis:
  • All-India gap stood at 69.7%.
  • Meghalaya had the highest urban-rural gap at 103.5%.
  • Kerala had the smallest gap among states at 17.7%.
  • Lakshadweep recorded the lowest gap among UTs at 0.4%.