Goa

District-Level Data & Statistics

PopulationCensus 2011, the latest complete count; Census 2027 results are expected from 2028
14.6 Lakh
0.1% of India
Projected 2026: 16 LakhOfficial projection for 1 March 2026, not a count: Technical Group on Population Projections, National Commission on Population, MoHFW (2020)
Districts
3
Avg 4.9 Lakh each
AreaDensity uses the Census 2011 population
3,702 km²
394 people /km²
Literacy RateCensus 2011: literates as a share of people aged 7 and above
88.7%
India: 72.9%
Sex RatioCensus 2011: females per 1,000 males
973
India: 943
RankBy Census 2011 population
27th
of 36 by population

Goa is India's 27th most populous state with a population of 14.6 Lakh (Census 2011) spread across 3 districts covering 3,702 sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 88.7%, above the national average of 72.9%. With a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males, it is above the national figure of 943.

North GoaKushavatiSouth Goa
60%85%110%140%200%+No data
Highest 1Lowest 1
RBI Bank Credit (BSR-1) · 2026
5204080150+No data
Highest 1Lowest 1
Udyam Registration (MSME) · 2026
40%55%65%80%90%+No data
Highest 1Lowest 1
National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) · 2019–21
5%20%40%60%85%+No data
Highest 1Lowest 1
National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) · 2023–24

Credit Growth (5-Year) in Goa · district average 80.4%, 30th of 36 states

Highest 1
Kushavati90.8%
Lowest 1
North Goa59.7%
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MSME Density in Goa · population-weighted average 100.1 per 1,000 people, 1st of 36 states

Highest 1
South Goa144.0 per 1,000 people
Lowest 1
North Goa83.3 per 1,000 people
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Women Literacy in Goa · population-weighted average 92.8%, 4th of 36 states

Highest 1
South Goa93.8%
Lowest 1
North Goa92.4%
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Health Insurance in Goa · population-weighted average 71.7%, 12th of 34 states

Highest 1
North Goa71.7%
Lowest 1
South Goa71.7%
All 2 on the map →

Demographics

IndicatorStateNational
Population Density394 /km²▲366 /km²
Sex Ratio973▲943
Literacy Rate88.7%▲72.9%
SC Population1.7%▼16.6%
ST Population10.2%▲8.7%
Worker Participation39.6%▼39.8%

What changed in Goa, 2019–21 to 2023–24

Got better

Women Internet Use74% → 94%Male Alcohol Use37% → 22%Child Stunting26% → 20%

Got worse

Modern Contraception61% → 39%Women Overweight or Obese36% → 46%Male Diabetes24% → 32%

NFHS-5 → NFHS-6, changes of 5 points or more. Same districts in both rounds.

Health & Development

NFHS-6 (2023–24, provisional)

IndicatorStateNational
Child Stunting17.7%▼28.0%
Child Wasting16.2%▼18.7%
Underweight Children19.2%▼30.5%
Child Anaemia53.8%2019–21▼66.9%
Women Anaemia39.3%2019–21▼56.9%
Full Vaccination78.6%2019–21▲77.6%
Institutional Delivery99.8%▲92.3%
Improved Sanitation87.8%2019–21▲70.2%
Clean Cooking Fuel96.6%2019–21▲56.8%
Health Insurance71.7%▲58.1%
Safe Drinking Water95.5%▼96.5%
Electricity Access99.5%▲98.3%
Child Overweight0.6%▼1.4%
Women Underweight (BMI)14.8%▼19.8%
Women Overweight or Obese44.1%▲30.6%
Women Hypertension25.6%▲19.4%
Women Diabetes27.4%▲17.7%
Women Tobacco Use3.3%▼8.5%
Male Alcohol Use22.5%▲19.0%
Modern Contraception38.8%▼52.0%
Unmet Need for Family Planning5.2%▼8.6%
Pre-school Attendance56.4%▲49.3%

State and National are population-weighted averages of districts, not official NFHS figures.

Women & Gender

IndicatorStateNational
Child Marriage7.8%▼19.2%
Teen Pregnancy0.7%▼6.5%
Women with a Bank Account91.4%▲88.9%
Women Owning a Mobile Phone89.7%▲63.8%
Female Literacy Gap8.0 pts▼16.5 pts
Female Work Gap34.8 pts▲27.9 pts

Economy & Infrastructure

IndicatorStateNational
MSME Density100.1 per 1k pop▲39.8 per 1k pop
Total MSMEs (avg per district)45.1k▼61.7k
Manufacturing Share17.2%▼24.8%
Women Internet Use93.5%▲64.4%
Men Internet Use91.1%▲80.2%

Governance

IndicatorStateNational
Pending Cases6539 per lakh▲4025 per lakh
Cases Delayed (%)13.1%▼42.2%
Monthly Disposal Ratio0.85▲0.80

Safety & Crime

IndicatorStateNational
Child Abuse (POCSO)0.3 per lakh▼5.3 per lakh
Cyber Crime (IT Act cases)1.3 per lakh▼2.7 per lakh
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Goa districts ranked

Population (Census 2011)

Highest
  1. 1North Goa 6.5 Lakh
  2. 2Kushavati 5.6 Lakh
  3. 3South Goa 2.5 Lakh
Lowest
  1. 1South Goa 2.5 Lakh
  2. 2Kushavati 5.6 Lakh
  3. 3North Goa 6.5 Lakh

Population Density (per km²)

Highest
  1. 1North Goa 460
  2. 2South Goa 363
  3. 3Kushavati 363
Lowest
  1. 1Kushavati 363
  2. 2South Goa 363
  3. 3North Goa 460

Literacy Rate

Highest
  1. 1North Goa 89.7%
  2. 2South Goa 87.9%
  3. 3Kushavati 87.9%
Lowest
  1. 1Kushavati 87.9%
  2. 2South Goa 87.9%
  3. 3North Goa 89.7%

Sex Ratio (females per 1,000 males)

Highest
  1. 1Kushavati 977
  2. 2South Goa 977
  3. 3North Goa 969
Lowest
  1. 1North Goa 969
  2. 2South Goa 977
  3. 3Kushavati 977

Underweight Children

Highest
  1. 1South Goa 22.5%
  2. 2North Goa 18.0%
Lowest
  1. 1North Goa 18.0%
  2. 2South Goa 22.5%

Electricity Access

Highest
  1. 1South Goa 100.0%
  2. 2North Goa 99.3%
Lowest
  1. 1North Goa 99.3%
  2. 2South Goa 100.0%

Small Business Density

Highest
  1. 1South Goa 144.0
  2. 2North Goa 83.3
Lowest
  1. 1North Goa 83.3
  2. 2South Goa 144.0

All Districts

3 districts
DistrictPopulation (2011)Literacy %Sex RatioDensity /km²
North Goa6,52,17889.7%969460
Kushavati5,57,02487.9%977363
South Goa2,49,34387.9%977363
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Goa in crore?

Goa has a population of 14.6 Lakh (14,58,545) according to the Census 2011, making it India's 27th most populous state, across 3 districts.

What is the total area of Goa in sq km?

Goa covers a total area of 3,702 sq km, divided into 3 districts.

What is the literacy rate of Goa?

Goa's literacy rate is 88.7% (Census 2011), above the national average of 72.9%. North Goa has the highest literacy rate (89.7%) and Kushavati the lowest (87.9%). Female literacy is lowest in Kushavati (83.7%).

What is the population density of Goa?

Goa has 394 people per sq km, against a national average of 366. North Goa has the highest population density and Kushavati the lowest.

What is the sex ratio of Goa?

Goa has a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males, above the national average of 943. Kushavati has the highest sex ratio (977) and North Goa the lowest (969).

Which district of Goa has the highest and lowest population?

North Goa has the highest population in Goa (6.5 Lakh) and South Goa the lowest (2.5 Lakh), per the Census 2011.

Which is the largest district of Goa by area?

Kushavati is the largest district of Goa by area, and South Goa the smallest.

How many children in Goa are stunted or underweight?

In Goa, 17.7% of children under 5 are stunted, 16.2% wasted and 19.2% underweight (NFHS-6, 2023–24, provisional). Stunting compares with an India average of 28.0%.

How many households in Goa have health insurance?

71.7% of households in Goa 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 Goa between NFHS-5 and NFHS-6?

Between NFHS-5 (2019–21) and NFHS-6 (2023–24), Goa improved most in women internet use (74% to 94%), male alcohol use (37% to 22%), child stunting (26% to 20%), and got worse in modern contraception (61% to 39%), women overweight or obese (36% to 46%), male diabetes (24% to 32%). Changes under 5 percentage points are not counted.

Is there newer population data for Goa 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 Goa on 1 March 2026 is 16 Lakh (Technical Group on Population Projections, National Commission on Population, MoHFW, 2020); it is a projection, not a count. Census 2027 timeline

Data Sources

Census 2011NFHS-5 (2019–21)NFHS-6 (2023–24)NJDG (2024)CVI (2021)Ag Census 2015–16Udyam/MSME (2026)NCRB SLL (2022)eRaktKosh (2024)GOBARdhan (2026)Rural Health Statistics (2021–22)AISHE College Hostels (2014–15)IMD District Rainfall (2021–2026)Poshan Tracker (2023–24)Poshan Tracker (2026)UIDAI Aadhaar Enrolment (2025–26)Town Amenities (2011)

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.