Economy
| Kochi Urban Agglomeration population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1981 | 824,900 |
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| 1991 | 1,140,600 | 38.3% | |
| 2001 | 1,536,400 | 34.7% | |
| 2011 | 2,117,990 | 37.9% | |
| Source: Census of India | |||
Kochi UA is referred to as the economic capital of Kerala. As a major coastal city which acts a gateway to goods in India, it has helped the development of the city
Kochi witnessed economic stagnation in the years following India's independence at 1947. The economic recovery gathered momentum after economic reforms in India introduced by the central government in the mid-1990s. Since 2000, the service sector has revitalised the stagnant economy. Over the years, the city has witnessed rapid commercialisation, and has today grown into the commercial capital of Kerala.
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