Kannur Population
Estimated population in 2025
| Estimated population of Kannur in 2025 | 2,620,643 |
| Estimated population of males in 2025 | 1,227,168 |
| Estimated population of males in 2025 | 1,393,475 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 2,523,003 |
| Male Population | 1,181,446 |
| Female Population | 1,341,557 |
| Area (km2) | 2,961 |
| Density/km2 | 852 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 1,136 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 971 |
| Literates | 2,138,434 |
| Male Literates | 1,012,956 |
| Female Literates | 1,125,478 |
| Average Literacy | 95.10% |
| Male Literacy | 97.19% |
| Female Literacy | 93.29% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 274,318 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 139,159 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 135,159 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.87% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 11.78% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.07% |
Kannur Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,509,592 |
59.83% |
1,568,013 |
| Muslims | 742,483 |
29.43% |
771,217 |
| Christian | 262,526 |
10.41% |
272,686 |
| Sikh | 424 |
0.02% |
440 |
| Buddhist | 1,118 |
0.04% |
1,161 |
| Jain | 193 |
0.01% |
200 |
| Not Stated | 5,945 |
0.24% |
6,175 |
| Others | 722 |
0.03% |
750 |
| Total | 2,523,003 |
100.00% |
2,620,643 |