Goa Population 2011: Census, Sex Ratio, Literacy Rate, Religion, District & City Statistics

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
20111,458,545
20211,560,000
20221,570,000
20231,580,000
20241,590,000
20251,590,000
20261,590,000

Religion-wise Population (2025 Estimates)

Religion Population (2020) % 2025 Estimate
Hindu963,87766.081,005,806
Muslim121,5648.33126,852
Christian366,13025.10382,057
Sikh1,4730.101,537
Buddhist1,0950.081,143
Jain1,1090.081,157
Others2580.02269
Not Stated3,0390.213,171

Historic Data and Key Indicators

Description 2011 Census 2001 Census
Actual Population1,458,5451,347,668
Male739,140687,248
Female719,405660,420
Population Growth (%)8.2314.89
Sex Ratio973961
Child Sex Ratio942938
Literacy (%)88.7082.01
Male Literacy (%)92.6589.24
Female Literacy (%)84.6674.90
Child Population (0-6)144,611-

Urban vs Rural Population (2011 Census)

Category Population %
Urban906,81462.17
Rural551,73137.83

District-wise Population (2025 Estimates)

District 2011 Census 2025 Estimate
North Goa818,008853,591
South Goa640,537668,400

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

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