Know the current (2024) population of Lakshadweep and also the population according to the 2011 census.

Lakshadweep Population


Estimated population in 2024

Estimated population of Lakshadweep in 2024
66,001
Estimated population of males in 2024
33,916
Estimated population of females in 2024
32,085

Population as per 2011 census

Population
64,473
Male Population
33,131
Female Population
31,342
% of Male' Population
51.39%
% of Female' Population
48.61%
% of India' Population
0.01%
Sex Ratio
946
Child Sex Ratio
911
Density/km2
2,149
Density/mi2
5,373
Area (km2)
30
Area (mi2)
12
Child Population (0-6 Age)
7,255
Boys Population (0-6 Age)
3,797
Girls Population (0-6 Age)
3,458
Literacy
91.85%
Male Literacy
95.53%
Female Literacy
87.97%
Total Literates
52,553
Male Literates
28,023
Female Literates
24,530
Population Rural
14,141
Population Rural Percentage
21.93%
Population Urban
50,332
Population Urban Percentage
78.07%

Lakshadweep Religious Data

Description
Population in 2020
Percentage
Estimated Population in 2024
Hindus
1,788
2.77%
1,830
Muslims
62,268
96.58%
63,744
Christians
317
0.49%
325
Sikhs
8
0.01%
8
Buddhists
10
0.02%
10
Jains
11
0.02%
11
Not Stated
64
0.10%
66
Others
7
0.01%
7
Total
64,473
100.00%
66,001

Lakshadweep Population Facts

Description Districts As per 2011 census
Most Populous District Lakshadweep
64,473
Least Populous District Lakshadweep
64,473
District with Highest Sex Ratio Lakshadweep
946
District with Lowest Sex Ratio Lakshadweep
946
District with Highest Literacy Rate Lakshadweep
91.85%
District with Lowest Literacy Rate Lakshadweep
91.85%
District with Highest Population Density Lakshadweep
2,149
District with Lowest Population Density Lakshadweep
2,149

District-wise Population

S.No. District Name
As per 2011 census
Estimated Population in 2024
1. Lakshadweep
64,473
66,001