RANKED: Top 5 Indian states women prefer to work, not Delhi, Uttar Pradesh or Karnataka, they are…
5 States With Highest Women Employability 2025: The business world has been dominated by male leaders for decades. But now, women are also emerging as great leaders, taking companies to new heights. Women are now breaking barriers and stepping into male-dominated fields, building meaningful careers. When it comes to choosing a state for study and career opportunities, safety, education, work culture, and career growth play a crucial role for women. In this story, we will talk about the top Indian state choices for working women where they feel comfortable and safe while working.
What Did The Study Say?
As per India Skills Report 2025 by Wheebox, which is an education and talent company, women’s work preferences are changing rapidly. In the era when several companies are focussing on gender equality and opportunities, its is crucial to know which parts the country are attracting women more.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Women are breaking barriers by entering male-dominated fields.
• India Skills Report 2025 shows changing work preferences in women.
• Women’s employability reached 47.53% in 2025.
• Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Gujarat lead in women employability.
What Global Employability Test Revealed?
As per the Global Employability Test, In 2019, 45.6 percent of women were employable but this figure dropped to 41.25 percent in two years (2021). However, it increased to 47 percent in 2020 and continued fluctuating 53.28 percent in 2022. The figure reported in 2023 was 52.8, and 50.86 percent last year. in 2025, 47.53 percent of women were employable. These figures show progress, but it is also a fact that more efforts are needed to boost women’s participation in the workforce.
As per the report, women professionals are attracted to areas with superior infrastructure, safety, and employment opportunities. On the other hand, states that support women but lack in structures, are making less progress.
According to Wheebox’s recent report, certain Indian states are emerging as preferred choices for women professionals. Here are the top 5 states that women favour for employment.
Andhra Pradesh tops the list when it comes to the Highest Women Employability 2025. Kerala and Gujarat follow the state.
Top 10 Indian States for Women Employability in 2025:
Rank |
State |
1 |
Andhra Pradesh |
2 |
Kerala |
3 |
Gujarat |
4 |
Tamil Nadu |
5 |
Maharashtra |
6 |
Delhi |
7 |
Uttar Pradesh |
8 |
Karnataka |
9 |
Madhya Pradesh |
10 |
Haryana |
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