Goa Population | Sex Ratio | Literacy
As per details from Census 2011, Goa has population of 14.59 Lakhs, an increase from figure of 13.48 Lakh in 2001 census. Total population of Goa as per lastest census data is 1,458,545 of which male and female are 739,140 and 719,405 respectively. In 2001, total population was 1,347,668 in which males were 687,248 while females were 660,420. The total population growth in this decade was 8.23 percent while in previous decade it was 14.89 percent. The population of Goa forms 0.12 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 0.13 percent.
Goa Sex Ratio 2024
Sex Ratio in Goa is 973 i.e. for each 1000 male, which is below national average of 940 as per latest census. In 2001, the sex ratio of female was 961 per 1000 males in Goa.
Goa Literacy Rate 2024
Literacy rate in Goa has seen upward trend and is 88.70 percent as per latest population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 92.65 percent while female literacy is at 84.66 percent.
Goa 2024 Population
What is the population of Goa in 2024 ? The last census of Goa was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we do have projection of Goa 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 14.59 Lakhs | 1,458,545 |
| 2021 | 15.61 Lakhs | 1,560,000 |
| 2022 | 15.70 Lakhs | 1,560,000 |
| 2023 | 15.78 Lakhs | 1,570,000 |
Goa Religion wise Population 2024
Hinduism is majority religion in state of Goa with 66.08 % followers. Christianity is second most popular religion in Goa state with 25.10 % following it. In Goa state, Islam is followed by 8.33 %, Jainism by 0.08 %, Sikhism by 0.10 % and Buddhism by 0.10 %. Around 0.02 % stated 'Other Religion', approximately 0.21 % stated 'No Particular Religion'.
| Description | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.08 % |
| Christian | 25.10 % |
| Muslim | 8.33 % |
Goa Population Data
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Approximate Population | 14.59 Lakhs | 13.48 Lakh |
| Actual Population | 1,458,545 | 1,347,668 |
| Male | 739,140 | 687,248 |
| Female | 719,405 | 660,420 |
| Population Growth | 8.23% | 14.89% |
| Percantage of total Population | 0.12% | 0.13% |
| Sex Ratio | 973 | 961 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 942 | 938 |
| Density/km2 | 394 | 364 |
| Area(Km 2) | 3,702 | 3,702 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 144,611 | 145,968 |
| Literacy | 88.70 % | 82.01 % |
| Male Literacy | 92.65 % | 88.42 % |
| Female Literacy | 84.66 % | 75.37 % |
Goa Urban Population
Out of total population of Goa, 62.17% people live in urban regions. The urban population of Goa increased by 35.23 percent during 2001-2011 period and is expected to rise further. Sex Ratio in urban regions of Goa was 956 females per 1000 males. Average Literacy rate in Goa for Urban regions was 89.95 percent.
Goa Rural Population
Of the total population of Goa state, around 37.83 percent live in the villages of rural areas. The population growth rate in Goa for rural populatation recorded for this decade (2001-2011) was -18.51%. In rural regions of Goa state, female sex ratio per 1000 males was 1003. Average literacy rate in Goa for rural areas was 86.65 percent.
Goa State Information
Recently as per Goa census data, 78.85% houses are owned while 17.41% were rented. In all, 68.03% couples in Goa lived in single family. In 2011, 86.82% of Goa population had access to Banking and Non-Banking Finance Corporation. Only 12.72% of Goa population had internet facility which is likely to improve in 2021 due to Reliance Jio and Airtel. This is likely to see increased ecommerce penetration of Flipkart/Amazon in Goa. 24.59% of family in Goa owned car while 56.94% owned two wheller. Due to increase in literacy rate of Goa, we are also seeing increase in interest in purchasing Health and Life Insurance policies by Goa population. In few months we will also get details of election data for Goa.While Panaji is the capital city of Goa state, largest remains Vasco da Gama as per census 2011. The languages spoken in the Goa state includes Konkani. In total Goa (GA) state comprises 2 districts. The ISOCODE assigned by International Organization for Standardization for Goa state is GA.