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%.
