Quick Overview of State Census 2021 & 2025
- Estimated 2025 Population: 22.72–45.33 Lakhs (sources vary depending on methods)
- Census 2011 Population: 19.79 Lakhs (1,978,502)
- 2025 Projected Sex Ratio: 931 females per 1000 males
- 2025 Literacy Rate: 79.55%
- Area: 16,579 km²
- Urban Population: About 28.86% (5.7 lakhs in 2021)
- Rural Population: About 71.14% (14 lakhs in 2021)
Population Projections (2011-2036)
| Year | Estimated/Projected Population |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,978,502 |
| 2021 | 3,600,000 |
| 2022 | 3,870,000 |
| 2023 | 4,110,000 |
| 2024 | 4,330,000 |
| 2025 | 22,71,945 / 4,530,000 |
| 2026 | 22,90,845 / 4,700,000 |
| 2036 | 24,51,990 |
Historic Census Data: 1901–2011
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 1,01,550 | - | - | 51,470 | 50,080 |
| 1911 | 1,49,000 | 47,490 | 46.76 | 74,800 | 74,240 |
| 1921 | 1,59,000 | 9,760 | 6.55 | 79,740 | 79,060 |
| 1931 | 1,79,000 | 20,040 | 12.62 | 89,540 | 89,310 |
| 1941 | 1,90,000 | 10,800 | 6.04 | 93,830 | 95,810 |
| 1951* | 2,13,000 | 16,310 | 8.60 | 1,07,000 | 1,06,000 |
| 1961** | 3,69,000 | 28,980 | 14.07 | 1,91,000 | 1,78,000 |
| 1971 | 5,16,000 | 1,47,000 | 39.88 | 2,76,000 | 2,40,000 |
| 1981 | 7,75,000 | 2,58,000 | 50.05 | 4,16,000 | 3,59,000 |
| 1991 | 12,10,000 | 4,35,000 | 56.08 | 6,41,000 | 5,68,000 |
| 2001 | 19,90,000 | 7,80,000 | 64.53 | 10,47,000 | 9,43,000 |
| 2011 | 19,79,000 | -11,530 | -0.58 | 10,25,000 | 9,54,000 |
Sex Ratio Data
- Total sex ratio: 931 (2011) | Urban: 909 | Rural: 941
- Child sex ratio (0-6 years): 943 (2011)
- Sex ratio by religion:
Religion Sex Ratio Christian 973 Hindu 651 Muslim 717 Buddhist 924 - District-wise sex ratio (2011):
District Sex Ratio Zunheboto 976 Wokha 968 Kiphire 956 Phek 951 Mon 899 Longleng 905 Peren 915 Dimapur 919
Literacy Rate
- Overall: 79.55% (2011, 2025 estimate similar)
- Male Literacy: 82.75% (2011)
- Female Literacy: 76.11% (2011)
- Urban Area Literacy: 89.62%
- Rural Area Literacy: 75.35%
- Literacy Rate by Religion:
Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Female Literacy Christian 80.08 83.14 76.96 Hindu 79.95 84.11 73.19 Muslim 57.86 64.32 48.2 Buddhist 79.43 82.94 75.59 - Districts with highest literacy rates:
District Literacy Rate Mokokchung 91.62% Wokha 87.69% Zunheboto 85.26% Kohima 85.23% - Districts with lowest literacy rates:
District Literacy Rate Mon 56.99% Kiphire 69.54% Longleng 72.17% Tuensang 73.08%
Religion-Wise Population
| Religion | Population (2011) | Percentage | Estimated 2025 Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 1,739,651 | 87.93% | 1,822,806 |
| Hindu | 173,054 | 8.75% | 181,326 |
| Muslim | 48,963 | 2.47% | 51,303 |
| Buddhist | 6,759 | 0.34% | 7,082 |
| Sikh | 1,890 | 0.10% | 1,980 |
| Jain | 2,655 | 0.13% | 2,782 |
| Not Stated | 2,316 | 0.12% | 2,427 |
| Others | 3,214 | 0.16% | 3,368 |
Urban/Rural Split
- Urban Population (2011): 5,70,966 (28.86%)
- Rural Population (2011): 14,07,536 (71.14%)
- Urban Sex Ratio: 909
- Rural Sex Ratio: 941
Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST) Data
- SC Population: 0 (no scheduled castes)
- ST Population: 17,10,973 (86.48% of population)
- ST Sex Ratio: 976 females per 1000 males
Households & Area
- Total Households (2011): 3,96,002
- Area: 16,579 km² (26 towns, 1,428 villages)
- Density (2011): 119 people/km²
Socio-Economic & Other Key Facts
- 73.81% houses owned, 21.35% rented
- 77.70% couples lived in single family
- 34.88% population accessed banking/finance (2011)
- 1.73% population with internet facility (2011, expected rise by 2021)
- 7.78% families own car, 6.32% own two-wheeler
- Growing insurance coverage and ecommerce adoption
Slum Population Stats
- Total Slum Population: 82,324 (2011)
- Slum Households: 17,152
- Slum Sex Ratio: 931
Workforce & Employment
- Total Workers (2011): 9,74,122 (49.24% of pop.)
- Male Workers: 5,47,357
- Female Workers: 4,26,765
District-wise Population Table (2011 & 2025)
| S.No. | District Name | Population (2011 Census) | Estimated Population (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimapur | 378,811 | 396,918 |
| 2 | Kiphire | 74,004 | 77,541 |
| 3 | Kohima | 267,988 | 280,798 |
| 4 | Longleng | 50,484 | 52,897 |
| 5 | Mokokchung | 194,622 | 203,925 |
| 6 | Mon | 250,260 | 262,222 |
| 7 | Peren | 95,219 | 99,770 |
| 8 | Phek | 163,418 | 171,229 |
| 9 | Tuensang | 196,596 | 205,993 |
| 10 | Wokha | 166,343 | 174,294 |
| 11 | Zunheboto | 140,757 | 147,485 |
City-wise Population Table (2011 & 2025)
| S.No. | City Name | Population (2011 Census) | Estimated Population (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimapur | 122,834 | 128,705 |
Notes & Key Historical Facts
- Fastest growth: 2001 (64.53%), unique negative growth in 2011 (-0.58%).
- Census anomalies for Tuensang and Mon districts in early data.
- Nagaland comprises 11 official districts; capital is Kohima and largest city is Dimapur.
- Major language: English.