Y-POWER Score: 45.9 / 100
Ranked 12 of 14 districts in Kerala
Malappuram has ₹4.6 lakh in savings per working-age adult — in the top 30% of districts nationally. 75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 92% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 6% of ITI trainers are certified.