Quick Overview: Goa Census 2021 (Estimates)
- Total projected population (2025): 1,521,992
- Male: 771,410
- Female: 750,582
- Census 2011: 1,458,545 (Male: 739,252 | Female: 719,293)
- Sex Ratio: 973 females per 1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 942
- Literacy Rate: 88.70% (Male: 92.63%, Female: 84.68%)
- Population Density: 394/km2
- Area: 3,702 km2
- Urban Population: 906,814 (62.17%)
- Rural Population: 551,731 (37.83%)
Population Growth: Year-wise Projections
Year | Projected Population |
---|---|
2011 | 1,458,545 |
2021 | 1,560,000 |
2022 | 1,570,000 |
2023 | 1,580,000 |
2024 | 1,590,000 |
2025 | 1,590,000 |
2026 | 1,590,000 |
Religion-wise Population (2025 Estimates)
Religion | Population (2020) | % | 2025 Estimate |
---|---|---|---|
Hindu | 963,877 | 66.08 | 1,005,806 |
Muslim | 121,564 | 8.33 | 126,852 |
Christian | 366,130 | 25.10 | 382,057 |
Sikh | 1,473 | 0.10 | 1,537 |
Buddhist | 1,095 | 0.08 | 1,143 |
Jain | 1,109 | 0.08 | 1,157 |
Others | 258 | 0.02 | 269 |
Not Stated | 3,039 | 0.21 | 3,171 |
Historic Data and Key Indicators
Description | 2011 Census | 2001 Census |
---|---|---|
Actual Population | 1,458,545 | 1,347,668 |
Male | 739,140 | 687,248 |
Female | 719,405 | 660,420 |
Population Growth (%) | 8.23 | 14.89 |
Sex Ratio | 973 | 961 |
Child Sex Ratio | 942 | 938 |
Literacy (%) | 88.70 | 82.01 |
Male Literacy (%) | 92.65 | 89.24 |
Female Literacy (%) | 84.66 | 74.90 |
Child Population (0-6) | 144,611 | - |
Urban vs Rural Population (2011 Census)
Category | Population | % |
---|---|---|
Urban | 906,814 | 62.17 |
Rural | 551,731 | 37.83 |
District-wise Population (2025 Estimates)
District | 2011 Census | 2025 Estimate |
---|---|---|
North Goa | 818,008 | 853,591 |
South Goa | 640,537 | 668,400 |
North Goa District Data
- 2025 Projected Population: 853,591
- 2011 Census: 818,008
- Area: 1,736 km2
- Density: 471/km2
- Sex Ratio: 963
- Child Sex Ratio: 939
- Literacy: 89.57%
- Male Literacy: 93.40%
- Female Literacy: 85.60%
- Child Population (0-6): 77,705 (Boys: 40,081 | Girls: 37,624)
- Largest Taluka: Bardez (16.28% of Goa's population)
- Religion (2011): Hindu 76.06%, Christian 16.40%, Muslim 7.08%, Others 0.46%
South Goa District Data
- 2025 Projected Population: 668,400
- 2011 Census: 640,537
- Area: 1,966 km2
- Density: 326/km2
- Sex Ratio: 986
- Child Sex Ratio: 946
- Literacy: 87.59%
- Male Literacy: 91.67%
- Female Literacy: 83.47%
- Child Population (0-6): 66,906 (Boys: 34,379 | Girls: 32,527)
- Largest Taluka: Salcete (20.19% of Goa's population)
- Religion (2011): Hindu 53.34%, Christian 36.21%, Muslim 9.93%, Others 0.52%
Socio-Economic Facts & Indicators
- Goa accounts for 0.12% of India's population (2011)
- Most Populous District: North Goa
- Least Populous: South Goa
- Highest Literacy: North Goa (89.57%)
- Lowest Literacy: South Goa (87.59%)
- Highest Density: North Goa (471/km2)
- Lowest Density: South Goa (326/km2)
Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes Data (North Goa)
- SC Population: 17,606 (Males: 8,712 | Females: 8,894) – 2.15% of district, Sex Ratio: 1,021
State Information
- State Capital: Panaji
- Largest City: Vasco da Gama
- Second Largest City: Margao
- Area: 3,702 km2
- Languages: Konkani, Marathi, Hindi
- ISO Code: GA