Statistic record Kerala Gen Z Report 2026 n = 270
Why do young people leave Kerala?
Primary driving factor behind the desire to leave, among migration-interested respondents.
Low entry-level salaries and lack of major industries
What is the primary driving factor behind your desire to leave Kerala?
കേരളം വിട്ടുപോകാൻ നിങ്ങളെ പ്രേരിപ്പിക്കുന്ന പ്രധാന കാരണം എന്താണ്?
കുറഞ്ഞ ശമ്പളവും വൻകിട വ്യവസായങ്ങളുടെ അഭാവവും
വിദേശത്തെ മികച്ച വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ നിലവാരവും സൗകര്യങ്ങളും
അമിതമായ സാമൂഹിക നിയന്ത്രണങ്ങളും വ്യക്തിസ്വാതന്ത്ര്യക്കുറവും
എനിക്ക് കേരളം വിട്ടുപോകാൻ താല്പര്യമില്ല
Data table
| Response | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Low entry-level salaries and lack of major industries | 136 | 50.4% |
| Superior quality of education and research abroad | 82 | 30.4% |
| High moral policing and lack of lifestyle freedom | 41 | 15.2% |
| I do not want to leave Kerala | 11 | 4.1% |
| Total answered | 270 | 100% |
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What is the primary driving factor behind your desire to leave Kerala?
കേരളം വിട്ടുപോകാൻ നിങ്ങളെ പ്രേരിപ്പിക്കുന്ന പ്രധാന കാരണം എന്താണ്?
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Community Leadership and Social Change Program Research Scholars & Valakkulam, Y. (2026). Why do young people leave Kerala?. Moyan Journal of Community & Society, Volume 1, Issue 1. Department of Graduate Institute, DHI University (DHIU), India; published by Moyan AI. https://journal.moyanai.app/journal/statistics/why-kerala-youth-leaveReference manager
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