Andaman & Nicobar Islands
District-Level Data & Statistics
- PopulationCensus 2011, the latest complete count; Census 2027 results are expected from 2028
- 3.8 Lakh
- <0.1% of India
- Projected 2026: 4.1 LakhOfficial projection for 1 March 2026, not a count: Technical Group on Population Projections, National Commission on Population, MoHFW (2020)
- Districts
- 3
- Avg 1.3 Lakh each
- AreaDensity uses the Census 2011 population
- 8,249 km²
- 46 people /km²
- Literacy RateCensus 2011: literates as a share of people aged 7 and above
- 86.6%
- India: 72.9%
- Sex RatioCensus 2011: females per 1,000 males
- 876
- India: 943
- RankBy Census 2011 population
- 34th
- of 36 by population
Andaman & Nicobar Islands is India's 34th most populous state with a population of 3.8 Lakh (Census 2011) spread across 3 districts covering 8,249 sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 86.6%, above the national average of 72.9%. With a sex ratio of 876 females per 1,000 males, it is below the national figure of 943.
Credit Growth (5-Year) in Andaman & Nicobar Islands · district average 101.9%, 19th of 36 states
MSME Density in Andaman & Nicobar Islands · population-weighted average 49.3 per 1,000 people, 16th of 36 states
Women Literacy in Andaman & Nicobar Islands · population-weighted average 86.0%, 10th of 36 states
Health Insurance in Andaman & Nicobar Islands · population-weighted average 9.3%, 34th of 34 states
Demographics
What changed in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, 2019–21 to 2023–24
NFHS-5 → NFHS-6, changes of 5 points or more. Same districts in both rounds.
Health & Development
NFHS-6 (2023–24, provisional)
State and National are population-weighted averages of districts, not official NFHS figures.
Women & Gender
Economy & Infrastructure
Governance
Safety & Crime
Andaman & Nicobar Islands districts ranked
Population (Census 2011)
- 1South Andamans 2.4 Lakh
- 2North And Middle Andaman 1.1 Lakh
- 3Nicobars 36.8k
- 1Nicobars 36.8k
- 2North And Middle Andaman 1.1 Lakh
- 3South Andamans 2.4 Lakh
Population Density (per km²)
- 1South Andamans 93
- 2North And Middle Andaman 31
- 3Nicobars 20
- 1Nicobars 20
- 2North And Middle Andaman 31
- 3South Andamans 93
Literacy Rate
- 1South Andamans 89.1%
- 2North And Middle Andaman 83.9%
- 3Nicobars 78.1%
- 1Nicobars 78.1%
- 2North And Middle Andaman 83.9%
- 3South Andamans 89.1%
Sex Ratio (females per 1,000 males)
- 1North And Middle Andaman 925
- 2South Andamans 871
- 3Nicobars 777
- 1Nicobars 777
- 2South Andamans 871
- 3North And Middle Andaman 925
Underweight Children
- 1North And Middle Andaman 33.8%
- 2Nicobars 23.1%
- 3South Andamans 14.8%
- 1South Andamans 14.8%
- 2Nicobars 23.1%
- 3North And Middle Andaman 33.8%
Electricity Access
- 1Nicobars 99.8%
- 2South Andamans 99.6%
- 3North And Middle Andaman 91.9%
- 1North And Middle Andaman 91.9%
- 2South Andamans 99.6%
- 3Nicobars 99.8%
Small Business Density
- 1South Andamans 63.8
- 2North And Middle Andaman 27.3
- 3Nicobars 19.2
- 1Nicobars 19.2
- 2North And Middle Andaman 27.3
- 3South Andamans 63.8
All Districts
3 districts| District | Population (2011) | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Andamans | 2,38,142 | 89.1% | 871 | 93 |
| North And Middle Andaman | 1,05,597 | 83.9% | 925 | 31 |
| Nicobars | 36,842 | 78.1% | 777 | 20 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Andaman & Nicobar Islands in crore?
Andaman & Nicobar Islands has a population of 3.8 Lakh (3,80,581) according to the Census 2011, making it India's 34th most populous state, across 3 districts.
What is the total area of Andaman & Nicobar Islands in sq km?
Andaman & Nicobar Islands covers a total area of 8,249 sq km, divided into 3 districts.
What is the literacy rate of Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
Andaman & Nicobar Islands's literacy rate is 86.6% (Census 2011), above the national average of 72.9%. South Andamans has the highest literacy rate (89.1%) and Nicobars the lowest (78.1%). Female literacy is lowest in Nicobars (71.1%).
What is the population density of Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
Andaman & Nicobar Islands has 46 people per sq km, against a national average of 366. South Andamans has the highest population density and Nicobars the lowest.
What is the sex ratio of Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
Andaman & Nicobar Islands has a sex ratio of 876 females per 1,000 males, below the national average of 943. North And Middle Andaman has the highest sex ratio (925) and Nicobars the lowest (777).
Which district of Andaman & Nicobar Islands has the highest and lowest population?
South Andamans has the highest population in Andaman & Nicobar Islands (2.4 Lakh) and Nicobars the lowest (36.8k), per the Census 2011.
Which is the largest district of Andaman & Nicobar Islands by area?
North And Middle Andaman is the largest district of Andaman & Nicobar Islands by area, and Nicobars the smallest.
How many children in Andaman & Nicobar Islands are stunted or underweight?
In Andaman & Nicobar Islands, 28.4% of children under 5 are stunted, 11.4% wasted and 20.9% underweight (NFHS-6, 2023–24, provisional). Stunting compares with an India average of 28.0%.
How many households in Andaman & Nicobar Islands have health insurance?
9.3% of households in Andaman & Nicobar Islands have at least one member covered by a health insurance or financing scheme (NFHS-6, 2023–24, provisional). The India average is 58.1%.
What changed in Andaman & Nicobar Islands between NFHS-5 and NFHS-6?
Between NFHS-5 (2019–21) and NFHS-6 (2023–24), Andaman & Nicobar Islands improved most in women internet use (27% to 63%), women 10+ year schooling (51% to 59%), modern contraception (60% to 69%), and got worse in 4+ antenatal visits (79% to 55%), pre-school attendance (84% to 67%), child stunting (23% to 34%). Changes under 5 percentage points are not counted.
Is there newer population data for Andaman & Nicobar Islands than the Census 2011?
Not yet. The Census 2011 is the latest complete count. Census 2027 is under way: the population count uses a reference date of 1 March 2027, with provisional results expected by late 2028. Until then, the official projection for Andaman & Nicobar Islands on 1 March 2026 is 4.1 Lakh (Technical Group on Population Projections, National Commission on Population, MoHFW, 2020); it is a projection, not a count. Census 2027 timeline
Data Sources
Each indicator keeps its own source and vintage. How they are crosswalked onto one district geography is on the methodology page, with the per-source limits on the caveats page.