Lakshadweep
District-Level Data & Statistics
- PopulationCensus 2011, the latest complete count; Census 2027 results are expected from 2028
- 64.5k
- <0.1% of India
- Projected 2026: 70kOfficial projection for 1 March 2026, not a count: Technical Group on Population Projections, National Commission on Population, MoHFW (2020)
- Districts
- 1
- Avg 64.5k each
- AreaDensity uses the Census 2011 population
- 32 km²
- 2,015 people /km²
- Literacy RateCensus 2011: literates as a share of people aged 7 and above
- 91.8%
- India: 72.9%
- Sex RatioCensus 2011: females per 1,000 males
- 946
- India: 943
- RankBy Census 2011 population
- 36th
- of 36 by population
Lakshadweep is India's 36th most populous state with a population of 64.5k (Census 2011) spread across 1 districts covering 32 sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 91.8%, above the national average of 72.9%. With a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males, it is above the national figure of 943.
Demographics
What changed in Lakshadweep, 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
All Districts
1 district| District | Population (2011) | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakshadweep | 64,473 | 91.8% | 946 | 2,096 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lakshadweep in crore?
Lakshadweep has a population of 64.5k (64,473) according to the Census 2011, making it India's 36th most populous state, across 1 district.
What is the total area of Lakshadweep in sq km?
Lakshadweep covers a total area of 32 sq km, divided into 1 district.
What is the literacy rate of Lakshadweep?
Lakshadweep's literacy rate is 91.8% (Census 2011), above the national average of 72.9%.
What is the population density of Lakshadweep?
Lakshadweep has 2,015 people per sq km, against a national average of 366.
What is the sex ratio of Lakshadweep?
Lakshadweep has a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males, above the national average of 943.
How many children in Lakshadweep are stunted or underweight?
In Lakshadweep, 34.1% of children under 5 are stunted, 12.4% wasted and 25.9% underweight (NFHS-6, 2023–24, provisional). Stunting compares with an India average of 28.0%.
How many households in Lakshadweep have health insurance?
45.1% of households in Lakshadweep 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 Lakshadweep between NFHS-5 and NFHS-6?
Between NFHS-5 (2019–21) and NFHS-6 (2023–24), Lakshadweep improved most in women with a bank account (67% to 89%), women internet use (56% to 78%), pre-school attendance (56% to 71%), and got worse in health insurance (68% to 45%), women overweight or obese (34% to 50%), modern contraception (30% to 24%). Changes under 5 percentage points are not counted.
Is there newer population data for Lakshadweep 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 Lakshadweep on 1 March 2026 is 70k (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.