By Vivek Dubey

CNBC-TV18.com

Published Feb 26, 2024

Shift in rural India’s spending: Non-food rises

Rural India sees a shift in spending. The share of food in total MPCE drops to 46.4% in 2022-23 from 52.9% in 2011-12, while non-food expenditure rises.

Cereals and substitutes

Percentage of MPCE in rural India:

2011-12: 10.8%

2022-23: 4.9%

Pulses and products

Percentage of MPCE in rural India:

2011-12: 10.8%

2022-23: 4.9%

Salt and sugar

Percentage of MPCE in rural India:

2011-12: 10.8%

2022-23: 4.9%

Milk and products

Percentage of MPCE in rural India:

2011-12: 10.8%

2022-23: 4.9%

Vegetables

Percentage of MPCE in rural India:

2011-12: 10.8%

2022-23: 4.9%

Fruits

Percentage of MPCE in rural India:

2011-12: 10.8%

2022-23: 4.9%

Egg, fish and meat

Percentage of MPCE in rural India:

2011-12: 10.8%

2022-23: 4.9%

Edible oils

Percentage of MPCE in rural India:

2011-12: 10.8%

2022-23: 4.9%

Spices

Percentage of MPCE in rural India:

2011-12: 10.8%

2022-23: 4.9%

Beverages, refreshments, processed food

Percentage of MPCE in rural India:

2011-12: 10.8%

2022-23: 4.9%

Proteins

Percentage of MPCE in rural India:

2011-12: 10.8%

2022-23: 4.9%

Food total

Percentage of MPCE in rural India:

2011-12: 52.9%

2022-23: 46.4%

Pan, tobacco, and intoxicants

Percentage of MPCE in rural India:

2011-12: 3.2%

2022-23: 3.8%

Fuel and light

Percentage of MPCE in rural India:

2011-12: 8.0%

2022-23: 6.7%

Education

Percentage of MPCE in rural India:

2011-12: 3.5%

2022-23: 3.3%

Percentage of MPCE in rural India:

2011-12: 6.7%

2022-23: 7.1%

Medical

Conveyance

Percentage of MPCE in rural India:

2011-12: 4.2%

2022-23: 7.6%

Consumer services

Percentage of MPCE in rural India:

2011-12: 4.0%

2022-23: 5.1%

Misc. goods, entertainment

Percentage of MPCE in rural India:

2011-12: 5.0%

2022-23: 6.2%

Rent

Percentage of MPCE in rural India:

2011-12: 0.5%

2022-23: 0.8%

Taxes and cesses

Percentage of MPCE in rural India:

2011-12: 0.3%

2022-23: 0.1%

Clothing, bedding and footwear

Percentage of MPCE in rural India:

2011-12: 7.0%

2022-23: 6.1%

Durable goods

Percentage of MPCE in rural India:

2011-12: 4.9%

2022-23: 6.9%

Non-food total

Percentage of MPCE in rural India:

2011-12: 47.1%

2022-23: 53.6%

All items

Percentage of MPCE in rural India:

2011-12: 100%

2022-23: 100%

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