Y-POWER Score: 49 / 100
Ranked 9 of 14 districts in Kerala
Palakkad has ₹9.8 lakh in savings per working-age adult — in the top 20% of districts nationally. 74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Higher secondary enrollment (classes 9–12) is 112%, likely reflecting students enrolling from neighbouring areas. Only 12% of ITI trainers are certified.