Demographic Advantage

Andhra Pradesh, with a population of about 84.58 Mn, ranks as the 10th largest state by population, accounting for 4.09% of the country's total. As per the 2011 Census, the male-female ratio stands at 993 per 1000 males, higher than the national average of 943. Urbanisation has reached 29.43%, and the state boasts a robust labour force participation rate of 48.4%, according to PLFS 2020-21, surpassing the national average of 41.6%. The working population ratio is also higher at 46.5%, reflecting a growing demographic dividend for the state.

Healthcare Facilities

Andhra Pradesh has made significant strides in healthcare, achieving notable declines in birth and death rates, 15.7 and 6.3 per 1,000 population, respectively, and an infant mortality rate of 24 per 1,000 live births as of 2022.

Full immunisation coverage for children under one year reached 103.34% by December 2022. The state supports health facilities through 11,071 sub-centres, 1,684 primary health centres, 175 community health centres, and multiple advanced hospitals across the state, offering comprehensive super-speciality services.  Multiple government welfare initiatives further enhance healthcare accessibility and quality in Andhra Pradesh.

Educational Facilities

As per the 2011 Census, Andhra Pradesh has a literacy rate of 67.02%. In 2022-23, the state operated 38,102 primary schools, 8,290 upper primary schools, and 12,563 high schools, educating over 71 lakh students with 2.9 lakh teachers. The primary school dropout rate is notably low at 0.8%. Vocational courses are boosting youth employability through 10 vocational training providers in 505 schools.

Online platforms are used for teacher training, and the state hosts 587 AICTE-approved institutions, along with various prestigious universities that offer diverse technical degree courses and attract students nationwide for postgraduate and doctoral programs in fields such as anthropology, botany, geology, and marine geophysics.

Technology & Advancement

Andhra Pradesh has positioned itself as a centre for innovation and technological progress, with institutions such as ISRO, Hindustan Shipyards, and Bharat Electronics.  The state is advancing with plans for a world-class MRO facility and air cargo complex at the proposed Bhogapuram Mega Aerotropolis, along with a missile testing facility in Nagayalanka, Krishna district.

Sri City, a prominent industrial hub, hosts manufacturing operations for companies like Daikin, Panasonic, and Foxconn, to name a few. Additionally, the state's 'MeeSeva' platform aims to deliver efficient and ethical governance through digital PKI-enabled integrated architecture, integrating initiatives such as the State Data Centre and State Wide Area Network.

Infrastructure Details

Situated on India's east coast, Andhra Pradesh enjoys robust domestic and international connectivity. The government of India has established three NICDC corridors and five NICDC nodes—the highest in the country—due to the state's strategic location and proximity to three major economic cities in neighbouring states, which significantly contribute to the nation's economic growth. Andhra Pradesh's network of major rivers supports significant investments in irrigation projects and dams, bolstering agricultural output.

With approximately 53,000 km of roads handling 80% of goods and passenger traffic, the state ensures efficient transportation. Moreover, Andhra Pradesh boasts six operational airports, including three international ones, enhancing connectivity with major cities. Additionally, Andhra Pradesh hosts a Petroleum, Chemicals, and Petrochemical Investment Region, contributing to industrial development and economic diversification.

Sustainability Initiatives

Andhra Pradesh has adopted the Global Sustainable Development Goals 2030 to guide its social and economic policies. In 2022, the state developed a comprehensive State Development Framework with 475 indicators to monitor SDG progress.

With a renewable energy potential of 21.26 GW, the state government implemented a renewable energy policy in 2020, aiming to lease 500,000 acres of land to renewable energy projects.