Comparability of 1961 and 1951 Census Economic Data

Comparison of 1961 and 1951 census economic data yields conclusions, some of which defy credence. An increase of 29 per cent in male and 46 per cent in female workers as against a decennial growth of all males and females by 22 and 21 per cent respectively is indeed abnormal.Demographic, economic and cultural changes over the last decade can hardly offer adequate explanation. Accelerated population growth depresses the ratio of population in working ages in a closed population model. Economic planning could favour increase in employment but why it should be selective of female workers is difficult to understand.