Table 2.
Sample distribution by mode of recruitment
| Indicator | Individual broker | Recruitment agency | Relatives/friends | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of origin | ||||
| Bihar | 80.66 | 2.21 | 17.13 | 100.00 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 79.05 | 2.70 | 18.24 | 100.00 |
| Others | 78.21 | 1.28 | 20.51 | 100.00 |
| Age group | ||||
| 20–24 | 66.67 | 0.00 | 33.33 | 100.00 |
| 25–29 | 82.65 | 1.02 | 16.33 | 100.00 |
| 30–34 | 80.00 | 1.82 | 18.18 | 100.00 |
| 35–39 | 80.41 | 2.06 | 17.53 | 100.00 |
| 40 and above | 71.05 | 7.89 | 21.05 | 100.00 |
| Marital status | ||||
| Married | 80.79 | 2.11 | 17.11 | 100.00 |
| Single | 62.96 | 3.70 | 33.33 | 100.00 |
| Level of education | ||||
| None | 83.33 | 0.00 | 16.67 | 100.00 |
| Primary | 75.85 | 1.93 | 22.22 | 100.00 |
| Secondary | 83.82 | 2.31 | 13.87 | 100.00 |
| Post-secondary | 66.67 | 33.33 | 0.00 | 100.00 |
| Total (in %) | 79.61 | 2.21 | 18.18 | 100.00 (N = 409) |
Source: KNOMAD-ILO Survey on Migration Cost, India–Saudi Arabia Corridor, 2016–2017