Goa

District-Level Data & Statistics

Population
14.6 Lakh
0.1% of India
Districts
3
Area
3,636 km²
Literacy Rate
79.9%
National: 63.0%
Sex Ratio
973
National: 943

Goa is India's 27th most populous state with a population of 14.6 Lakh spread across 3 districts covering 3,636sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 79.9%, above the national average of 63.0%. With a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males, it is above the national figure of 943.

Demographics

IndicatorStateNational
Population Density401 /km²▲379 /km²
Sex Ratio973▲943
Literacy Rate79.9%▲63.0%
SC Population1.7%▼16.6%
ST Population10.2%▲8.7%
Worker Participation39.6%▼39.8%

Health & Development

IndicatorStateNational
Child Stunting26.9%▼33.2%
Child Wasting20.2%▲18.4%
Underweight Children22.6%▼29.1%
Child Anaemia51.7%▼65.2%
Women Anaemia38.4%▼55.3%
Full Vaccination78.6%▲77.4%
Institutional Delivery99.9%▲88.5%
Improved Sanitation88.0%▲72.4%
Clean Cooking Fuel96.4%▲54.6%
Health Insurance66.7%▲41.3%
Safe Drinking Water98.7%▲93.6%
Electricity Access100.0%▲97.0%

Women & Gender

IndicatorStateNational
Child Marriage5.1%▼20.6%
Teen Pregnancy2.8%▼6.6%
Female Literacy Gap7.0%▼14.1%
Female Work Gap34.8%▲23.9%

Economy & Infrastructure

IndicatorStateNational
MSME Density113.6 per 1k pop▲42.6 per 1k pop
Total MSMEs (avg per district)45.1k▼61.7k
Manufacturing Share16.9%▼24.9%

Governance

IndicatorStateNational
Pending Cases6595 per lakh▲3585 per lakh
Cases Delayed (%)9.0%▼35.5%
Monthly Disposal Ratio0.81—0.81

Safety & Crime

IndicatorStateNational
SC/ST Atrocities4.0 per lakh▼17.4 per lakh
Domestic Violence0.0 per lakh▼12.6 per lakh
Child Abuse (POCSO)4.0 per lakh▼89.0 per lakh
Cyber Crime19.0 per lakh▼55.7 per lakh

District Rankings

Underweight Children

Highest
1. North Goa25.8%
2. Kushavati21.0%
3. South Goa21.0%
Lowest
1. North Goa25.8%
2. Kushavati21.0%
3. South Goa21.0%

Electricity Access

Highest
1. North Goa100.0%
2. Kushavati100.0%
3. South Goa100.0%
Lowest
1. North Goa100.0%
2. Kushavati100.0%
3. South Goa100.0%

Small Business Density

Highest
1. South Goa144.0
2. North Goa83.3
Lowest
1. South Goa144.0
2. North Goa83.3

All Districts

3 districts
DistrictPopulationLiteracy %Sex RatioDensity /km²
North Goa6,52,17881.1%969460
Kushavati5,57,02478.9%977363
South Goa2,49,34378.9%977363
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Goa?

Goa has a population of 14.6 Lakh according to the Census 2011, making it India's 27th most populous state. The population is spread across 3 districts.

How many districts are in Goa?

Goa has 3 districts covering a total area of 3,636 sq km.

Which district in Goa has the highest literacy rate?

North Goa has the highest literacy rate in Goa at 81.1%, compared to the state average of 79.9%.

What is Goa's sex ratio?

Goa has a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males, which is above the national average of 943.

Data Sources

Census 2011NFHS-5 (2019–21)NJDG (2024)CVI (2021)Ag Census 2015–16Udyam/MSME (2026)NCRB SLL (2022)eRaktKosh (2024)GOBARdhan (2026)Town Amenities (2011)
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