Quick Overview of Daman and Diu (2021/2025)
- Estimated Population (2025): 320,989 – 413,300
- 2011 Census Population: 243,247 (2.43 lakh)
- Area: 111 km²
- Density (2025): 2,191/km²
- Male Population (2025): 198,386 – 262,400
- Female Population (2025): 122,603 – 150,900
- Urban Population: 182,851 (75.17%)
- Rural Population: 60,396 (24.83%)
- State Capital & Largest City: Daman
- Main Languages: Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, English
- ISOCODE: DD
Historic Population & Decadal Trends
Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1900 | 32,005 | – | – | 16,050 | 15,955 |
1910 | 32,470 | 465 | 1.45 | 15,920 | 16,550 |
1921 | 31,410 | -1,060 | -3.26 | 14,660 | 16,750 |
1931 | 36,430 | 5,020 | 15.98 | 17,450 | 18,980 |
1940 | 42,810 | 6,380 | 17.52 | 20,580 | 22,230 |
1950 | 48,610 | 5,800 | 13.55 | 22,870 | 25,740 |
1960 | 36,670 | -11,940 | -24.56 | 16,910 | 19,760 |
1971 | 62,650 | 25,980 | 70.85 | 29,850 | 32,800 |
1981 | 78,980 | 16,330 | 26.06 | 38,300 | 40,680 |
1991 | 102,590 | 22,610 | 28.62 | 51,600 | 49,990 |
2001 | 158,204 | 55,614 | 55.73 | 92,512 | 65,692 |
2011 | 243,247 | 85,043 | 53.76 | 150,301 | 92,946 |
Year | Estimated Population |
---|---|
2025 | 413,300 |
2026 | 422,700 |
2036 | 1,986,357 |
District-wise Population (2011 Census & 2025 Estimate)
S.No. | District Name | 2011 Census | 2025 Estimate |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Daman | 191,173 | 252,272 |
2 | Diu | 52,074 | 68,717 |
Religion-wise Population
Religion | 2011 Census | % | 2025 Estimate |
---|---|---|---|
Hindu | 220,150 | 90.50% | 290,510 |
Muslim | 19,277 | 7.92% | 25,438 |
Christian | 2,820 | 1.16% | 3,721 |
Sikh | 172 | 0.07% | 227 |
Buddhist | 217 | 0.09% | 286 |
Jain | 287 | 0.12% | 379 |
Not Stated | 245 | 0.10% | 323 |
Others | 79 | 0.03% | 104 |
Sex Ratio
- Overall Sex Ratio (2011): 618–619 females per 1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio: 904–905
- Urban Sex Ratio: 551
- Rural Sex Ratio: 864–865
- District Sex Ratio (Daman): 534; (Diu): 1,031
Religion | Sex Ratio |
---|---|
Hindu | 608 |
Muslim | 699 |
Christian | 979 |
Jain | 953 |
Literacy Rate
- Total Literacy Rate: 87.10%
- Male Literacy Rate: 91.52–91.54%
- Female Literacy Rate: 79.55–79.59%
- Urban Literacy Rate: 88.96%
- Rural Literacy Rate: 81.36%
Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male | Female |
---|---|---|---|
Total Population | 87.10 | 91.54 | 79.55 |
Urban Area | 88.96 | 92.10 | 82.88 |
Rural Area | 81.36 | 89.43 | 71.93 |
Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male | Female |
---|---|---|---|
Hindu | 87.08 | 91.67 | 79.12 |
Muslim | 85.86 | 89.21 | 80.92 |
Christian | 94.29 | 95.80 | 92.76 |
Jain | 96.17 | 98.50 | 93.75 |
SC/ST Population
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 6,124 (2.52%); SC Sex Ratio: 944
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 15,363 (6.32%); ST Sex Ratio: 977
Socio-Economic and Household Facts
- Total Households: 60,956
- Total Towns: 8
- Total Villages: 19
- Ownership Trend: 38.26% owned; 58.65% rented
- Couples in Single Family: 55.37%
- Banking/Finance Access: 65.44%
- Families Owning Car: 5.9%; two-wheelers: 31.45%
- Internet Penetration (2011): 2.79%
- Growing insurance interest with literacy
Urban vs Rural Population
- Urban Population: 182,851 (75.17%)
- Rural Population: 60,396 (24.83%)
- Urban Literacy Rate: 88.96%
- Rural Literacy Rate: 81.36%
- Urban Sex Ratio: 551
- Rural Sex Ratio: 864–865
Child Population
- Child Population (0-6): 26,934 (11.07% of population)
- Child Sex Ratio: 904–905
Workforce (Worker Profile)
- Total Workers: 121,271 (49.86% overall)
- Male Workers: 107,434
- Female Workers: 13,837
District Highlights
Description | District | 2011 | 2025 Est. | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate | Density |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Most Populous | Daman | 191,173 | 252,272 | 534 | 88.07% | 2,651 |
Least Populous | Diu | 52,074 | 68,717 | 1,031 | 83.46% | 2,058 |
Key Takeaways - Daman and Diu Population Growth
- Transitioned from 32,005 (1900) to 243,247 (2011)
- Highest decadal growth: 70.85% (1971)
- Significant urbanization (75% urban)
- District (Daman) with very low sex ratio; Diu much higher
- Population density over 2,000/km²
- Projected population likely to reach nearly 2 million by 2036