Y-POWER Score: 68.5 / 100
Ranked 1 of 14 districts in Kerala
Kottayam has ₹20.8 lakh in savings per working-age adult — in the top 10% of districts nationally. 77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 9% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Higher secondary enrollment (classes 9–12) is 105%, likely reflecting students enrolling from neighbouring areas. Only 16% of ITI trainers are certified.