Mizoram
District-Level Data & Statistics
- PopulationCensus 2011, the latest complete count; Census 2027 results are expected from 2028
- 11 Lakh
- 0.1% of India
- Projected 2026: 12.7 LakhOfficial projection for 1 March 2026, not a count: Technical Group on Population Projections, National Commission on Population, MoHFW (2020)
- Districts
- 11
- Avg 99.7k each
- AreaDensity uses the Census 2011 population
- 21,081 km²
- 52 people /km²
- Literacy RateCensus 2011: literates as a share of people aged 7 and above
- 91.3%
- India: 72.9%
- Sex RatioCensus 2011: females per 1,000 males
- 976
- India: 943
- RankBy Census 2011 population
- 30th
- of 36 by population
Mizoram is India's 30th most populous state with a population of 11 Lakh (Census 2011) spread across 11 districts covering 21,081 sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 91.3%, above the national average of 72.9%. With a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males, it is above the national figure of 943.
Credit Growth (5-Year) in Mizoram · district average 108.6%, 14th of 36 states
All 11 on the map →MSME Density in Mizoram · population-weighted average 56.2 per 1,000 people, 8th of 36 states
Women Literacy in Mizoram · population-weighted average 94.0%, 3rd of 36 states
All 8 on the map →Health Insurance in Mizoram · population-weighted average 58.5%, 20th of 34 states
All 8 on the map →Demographics
What changed in Mizoram, 2019–21 to 2023–24
Got worse
Nothing got worse by 5 points or more.
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
Climate Vulnerability
Mizoram districts ranked
Population (Census 2011)
Population Density (per km²)
Literacy Rate
Sex Ratio (females per 1,000 males)
Underweight Children
Electricity Access
Small Business Density
All Districts
11 districts| District | Population (2011) | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aizawl | 3,98,432 | 98.0% | 1,009 | 188 |
| Lunglei | 1,35,315 | 87.3% | 937 | 38 |
| Lawngtlai | 1,17,894 | 65.9% | 945 | 51 |
| Mamit | 86,364 | 84.9% | 927 | 29 |
| Kolasib | 78,327 | 93.2% | 958 | 55 |
| Champhai | 65,177 | 96.1% | 993 | 39 |
| Serchhip | 65,046 | 98.0% | 979 | 47 |
| Saiha | 56,574 | 90.0% | 979 | 38 |
| Khawzawl | 35,931 | 95.8% | 975 | 37 |
| Saitual | 32,033 | 94.9% | 964 | 20 |
| Hnahthial | 26,113 | 96.7% | 1,003 | 32 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Mizoram in crore?
Mizoram has a population of 11 Lakh (10,97,206) according to the Census 2011, making it India's 30th most populous state, across 11 districts.
What is the total area of Mizoram in sq km?
Mizoram covers a total area of 21,081 sq km, divided into 11 districts.
What is the literacy rate of Mizoram?
Mizoram's literacy rate is 91.3% (Census 2011), above the national average of 72.9%. Serchhip has the highest literacy rate (98.0%) and Lawngtlai the lowest (65.9%). Female literacy is lowest in Lawngtlai (57.1%).
What is the population density of Mizoram?
Mizoram has 52 people per sq km, against a national average of 366. Aizawl has the highest population density and Saitual the lowest.
What is the sex ratio of Mizoram?
Mizoram has a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males, above the national average of 943. Aizawl has the highest sex ratio (1,009) and Mamit the lowest (927).
Which district of Mizoram has the highest and lowest population?
Aizawl has the highest population in Mizoram (4 Lakh) and Hnahthial the lowest (26.1k), per the Census 2011.
Which is the largest district of Mizoram by area?
Lunglei is the largest district of Mizoram by area, and Hnahthial the smallest.
How many children in Mizoram are stunted or underweight?
In Mizoram, 26.2% of children under 5 are stunted, 8.3% wasted and 14.4% underweight (NFHS-6, 2023–24, provisional). Stunting compares with an India average of 28.0%.
How many households in Mizoram have health insurance?
58.5% of households in Mizoram 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 Mizoram between NFHS-5 and NFHS-6?
Between NFHS-5 (2019–21) and NFHS-6 (2023–24), Mizoram improved most in modern contraception (34% to 61%), women internet use (61% to 79%), 4+ antenatal visits (54% to 67%). Changes under 5 percentage points are not counted.
Is there newer population data for Mizoram 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 Mizoram on 1 March 2026 is 12.7 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.