Nagaland Population 2025 | Sex Ratio | Literacy
As per details from Census 2011, Nagaland has population of 19.79 Lakhs, an decrease from figure of 19.90 Lakh in 2001 census. Total population of Nagaland as per lastest census data is 1,978,502 of which male and female are 1,024,649 and 953,853 respectively. In 2001, total population was 1,990,036 in which males were 1,047,141 while females were 942,895. The total population growth in this decade was -0.58 percent while in previous decade it was 64.41 percent. The population of Nagaland forms 0.16 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 0.19 percent.
Nagaland Sex Ratio 2025
Sex Ratio in Nagaland is 931 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 900 per 1000 males in Nagaland.
Nagaland Literacy Rate 2025
Literacy rate in Nagaland has seen upward trend and is 79.55 percent as per latest population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 82.75 percent while female literacy is at 76.11 percent.
Nagaland 2025 Population
What is the population of Nagaland in 2025 ? The last census of Nagaland was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed until 2025. But we do have projection of Nagaland 2025 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 19.79 Lakhs | 1,978,502 |
| 2021 | 36.07 Lakhs | 3,600,000 |
| 2022 | 38.71 Lakhs | 3,870,000 |
| 2023 | 41.14 Lakhs | 4,110,000 |
| 2024 | 43.35 Lakhs | 4,330,000 |
| 2025 | 45.33 Lakhs | 4,530,000 |
| 2026 | 47.10 Lakhs | 4,700,000 |
Nagaland Religion wise Population 2025
Christianity is most popular religion in Nagaland with 87.93 % of state population following the same. Hinduism is second most popular religion in Nagaland state with 8.75 % following it.
| Description | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Christian | 87.93 % |
| Hindu | 8.75 % |
| Muslim | 2.47 % |
Nagaland Population Data
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Approximate Population | 19.79 Lakhs | 19.90 Lakh |
| Actual Population | 1,978,502 | 1,990,036 |
| Male | 1,024,649 | 1,047,141 |
| Female | 953,853 | 942,895 |
| Population Growth | -0.58% | 64.41% |
| Percantage of total Population | 0.16% | 0.19% |
| Sex Ratio | 931 | 900 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 943 | 964 |
| Density/km2 | 119 | 120 |
| Area(Km 2) | 16,579 | 16,579 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 291,071 | 289,678 |
| Literacy | 79.55 % | 66.59 % |
| Male Literacy | 82.75 % | 71.16 % |
| Female Literacy | 76.11 % | 61.46 % |
Nagaland Urban Population
Out of total population of Nagaland, 28.86% people live in urban regions. The urban population of Nagaland increased by 66.57 percent during 2001-2011 period and is expected to rise further. Sex Ratio in urban regions of Nagaland was 908 females per 1000 males. Average Literacy rate in Nagaland for Urban regions was 89.62 percent.
Nagaland Rural Population
Of the total population of Nagaland state, around 71.14 percent live in the villages of rural areas. The population growth rate in Nagaland for rural populatation recorded for this decade (2001-2011) was -14.55%. In rural regions of Nagaland state, female sex ratio per 1000 males was 940. Average literacy rate in Nagaland for rural areas was 75.35 percent.
Nagaland City List
Nagaland State Information
Recently as per Nagaland census data, 73.81% houses are owned while 21.35% were rented. In all, 77.70% couples in Nagaland lived in single family. In 2011, 34.88% of Nagaland population had access to Banking and Non-Banking Finance Corporation. Only 1.73% of Nagaland 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 Nagaland. 7.78% of family in Nagaland owned car while 6.32% owned two wheller. Due to increase in literacy rate of Nagaland, we are also seeing increase in interest in purchasing Health and Life Insurance policies by Nagaland population. In few months we will also get details of election data for Nagaland.While Kohima is the capital city of Nagaland state, largest remains Dimapur as per census 2011. The languages spoken in the Nagaland state includes English. In total Nagaland (NL) state comprises 11 districts. The ISOCODE assigned by International Organization for Standardization for Nagaland state is NL.