Arunachal Pradesh Population 2021 | Religion, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
Estimated Population in 2025
- Total Population: 1,711,947
- Estimated Male Population: 883,358
- Estimated Female Population: 828,589
Population as per 2011 Census
- Total Population: 1,383,727
- Male Population: 713,997
- Female Population: 669,730
- % Male: 51.60%
- % Female: 48.40%
- % of India’s Population: 0.11%
- Sex Ratio: 938
- Child Sex Ratio: 972
- Density/km²: 17
- Area (km²): 83,743
- Child Population (0-6 yrs): 212,188
- Boys (0-6 yrs): 107,624
- Girls (0-6 yrs): 104,564
- Literacy Rate: 65.38%
- Male Literacy: 72.54%
- Female Literacy: 57.71%
- Total Literates: 766,005
- Male Literates: 439,868
- Female Literates: 326,137
- Population Rural: 1,066,358 (77.06%)
- Population Urban: 317,369 (22.94%)
Estimated Population & Projections
- 2025 Population Estimate: 15,88,650
- 2026 Estimate: 16,02,577
- Growth 2011–2025: 14.81%
- 2011 Census Population: 13,83,727
- Male (2025): 8,15,000
- Female (2025): 7,72,000
- Male (2011): 7,13,912
- Female (2011): 6,69,815
| Year | Estimated Population | Annual Growth | Total Growth Since 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15,88,650 | ↑ | 14.81% |
| 2026 | 16,02,577 | 1.01% | 15.82% |
| 2027 | 16,15,509 | 0.93% | 16.75% |
| 2028 | 16,27,446 | 0.86% | 17.61% |
| 2029 | 16,40,379 | 0.94% | 18.55% |
| 2030 | 16,53,311 | 0.93% | 19.48% |
| 2031 | 16,65,248 | 0.87% | 20.35% |
| 2032 | 16,75,196 | 0.71% | 21.06% |
| 2033 | 16,85,143 | 0.72% | 21.78% |
| 2034 | 16,95,091 | 0.72% | 22.50% |
| 2035 | 17,05,039 | 0.72% | 23.22% |
| 2036 | 17,14,986 | 0.72% | 23.94% |
2011 Census: Key Data (& Comparison with 2025 Proj.)
| Description | 2011 | 2025 (Est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,83,727 | 15,88,650 |
| Male | 7,13,912 | 8,15,000 |
| Female | 6,69,815 | 7,72,000 |
| Sex Ratio | 939 | ~947 |
| Child Population (0-6 yrs) | 2,12,188 | ~2,37,000 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 972 | ~980 |
| Literacy Rate (%) | 65.38 | ~66–68 |
| Male Literacy (%) | 72.55 | ~73+ |
| Female Literacy (%) | 57.7 | ~60+ |
Religion-wise Population (2011 Census)
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 4,18,732 | 30.26% |
| Hindu | 4,01,876 | 29.04% |
| Other Religions & Persuasions | 3,62,553 | 26.2% |
| Buddhist | 1,62,815 | 11.77% |
| Muslim | 27,045 | 1.95% |
| Religion Not Stated | 6,648 | 0.48% |
| Sikh | 3,287 | 0.24% |
| Jain | 771 | 0.06% |
Urban and Rural Population
- Urban Population (2011): 3,17,369 (22.94%)
(Male: 1,67,901; Female: 1,49,468), Sex Ratio: 891 - Rural Population (2011): 10,66,358 (77.06%)
(Male: 5,46,011; Female: 5,20,347), Sex Ratio: 953
Literacy Rates: Detailed (2011)
| Group | Overall | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65.38% | 72.55% | 57.7% |
| Urban | 82.93% | 88.45% | 76.66% |
| Rural | 59.94% | 67.44% | 52.04% |
Literacy by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Overall | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 62.55% | 70.01% | 55.43% |
| Hindu | 70.11% | 76.6% | 61.56% |
| Other Religions | 66.15% | 72.32% | 60.12% |
| Buddhist | 57.89% | 66.53% | 49.37% |
Sex Ratio Breakdown (2011)
- Total Population: 939 ♀/1000 ♂
- Urban Areas: 891 ♀/1000 ♂
- Rural Areas: 953 ♀/1000 ♂
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Christian | 1035 |
| Hindu | 785 |
| Other Religions | 1014 |
| Buddhist | 1011 |
Scheduled Castes / Tribes (2011)
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 0
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 9,51,821 (68.79% of total pop.)
Male: 4,68,390 | Female: 4,83,431 | ST Sex Ratio: 1033 ♀/1000 ♂
Workforce
- Total Workers (2011): 5,87,657 (42.47% workforce participation)
- Male: 3,50,273
- Female: 2,37,384
Area, Density, Households & Administrative Units
- Area: 83,743 km²
- Population Density: 17/km²
- Towns: 27
- Villages: 5,589
- Households: 2,70,577
Slum Population (2011)
- Slum Population: 15,562 (1.12%)
- Male: 8,029 | Female: 7,533
- Slum Households: 3,479
- Slum Sex Ratio: 939 ♀/1000 ♂
District-wise Population of Arunachal Pradesh (2011 & 2025 Estimate)
| S.No. | District Name | 2011 Population | 2025 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anjaw | 21,167 | 26,188 |
| 2 | Changlang | 148,226 | 183,385 |
| 3 | Dibang Valley | 8,004 | 9,903 |
| 4 | East Kameng | 78,690 | 97,355 |
| 5 | East Siang | 99,214 | 122,748 |
| 6 | Kurung Kumey | 92,076 | 113,916 |
| 7 | Lohit | 145,726 | 180,292 |
| 8 | Lower Dibang Valley | 54,080 | 66,908 |
| 9 | Lower Subansiri | 83,030 | 102,725 |
| 10 | Papumpare | 176,573 | 218,456 |
| 11 | Tawang | 49,977 | 61,832 |
| 12 | Tirap | 111,975 | 138,535 |
| 13 | Upper Siang | 35,320 | 43,698 |
| 14 | Upper Subansiri | 83,448 | 103,242 |
| 15 | West Kameng | 83,947 | 103,859 |
| 16 | West Siang | 112,274 | 138,905 |
Key District Facts (2011)
- Most Populous District: Papumpare (176,573)
- Least Populous District: Dibang Valley (8,004)
- District with Highest Sex Ratio: Kurung Kumey (1,032)
- District with Lowest Sex Ratio: Tawang (714)
- District with Highest Literacy Rate: Papumpare (79.95%)
- District with Lowest Literacy Rate: Kurung Kumey (48.75%)
- Highest Population Density District: Lohit (61/km²)
- Lowest Population Density District: Anjaw (3/km²)
Historical Population
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,37,000 | - | - | 1,78,000 | 1,59,000 |
| 1971 | 4,68,000 | 1,31,000 | 38.91% | 2,51,000 | 2,16,000 |
| 1981 | 6,32,000 | 1,64,000 | 35.15% | 3,39,000 | 2,93,000 |
| 1991 | 8,65,000 | 2,33,000 | 36.83% | 4,65,000 | 4,00,000 |
| 2001 | 10,98,000 | 2,33,000 | 26.99% | 5,80,000 | 5,18,000 |
| 2011 | 13,83,727 | 2,86,000 | 26.03% | 7,13,912 | 6,69,815 |