Visakhapatnam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Visakhapatnam District has a population of 42.91 Lac (42,90,589) with 21.39 Lac (21,38,910) males and 21.52 Lac (21,51,679) females.The sex ratio in Visakhapatnam is 1006, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Visakhapatnam District is 4.52 Lac (4,52,213) which is 10.54% of Visakhapatnam District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Visakhapatnam District is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Visakhapatnam District is listed as part of ANDHRA PRADESH State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Visakhapatnam Population Census 2011
- Visakhapatnam Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Visakhapatnam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Visakhapatnam District current estimated population is projected to be 46.06 Lac (46,06,183), indicating a 7.36% increased from Visakhapatnam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 22.92 Lac, and the estimated female population is 23.15 Lac.
Visakhapatnam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Visakhapatnam District estimated population is projected to be 46.22 Lac (46,22,040), projecting a 7.73% increased from Visakhapatnam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 22.99 Lac, and the estimated female population is 23.23 Lac.
Visakhapatnam Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Visakhapatnam District, with a total Hindu population of 41.05 Lac (41,05,320), accounting for 95.68% of the Visakhapatnam District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 20.47 Lac (20,47,096), and the Hindu female population is around 20.58 Lac (20,58,224).
Visakhapatnam Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Visakhapatnam District, with a total Muslim population of 86.33 k (86,330), accounting for 2.01% of the Visakhapatnam District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 43.71 k (43,710), and the Muslim female population is around 42.62 k (42,620).
Visakhapatnam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 41,05,320 | 95.68% |
| Muslim | 86,330 | 2.01% |
| Christian | 77,607 | 1.81% |
| Religion not stated | 15,579 | 0.36% |
| Jain | 2,316 | 0.05% |
| Sikh | 2,301 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 850 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 286 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationVisakhapatnam Urban Population
The Urban population of Visakhapatnam District is 20.36 Lac (20,35,922), with 10.26 Lac (10,25,676) being males and 10.10 Lac (10,10,246) being females, making up 47.45% of the Visakhapatnam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 985 females for every 1000 males.
Visakhapatnam Rural Population
The Rural population of Visakhapatnam District is 22.55 Lac (22,54,667), with 11.13 Lac (11,13,234) being males and 11.41 Lac (11,41,433) being females, making up 52.55% of the Visakhapatnam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1026 females for every 1000 males.
Visakhapatnam Literacy Rate
Visakhapatnam District has a literacy rate of 66.91% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Visakhapatnam District is 74.56 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Visakhapatnam District is 59.34 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Visakhapatnam District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.22%, while in the rural regions of Visakhapatnam District, it is around 53.71%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Visakhapatnam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66.91 | 74.56 | 59.34 |
| Urban Area | 81.22 | 86.88 | 75.51 |
| Rural Area | 53.71 | 62.96 | 44.74 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Visakhapatnam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.36 | 74.08 | 58.71 |
| Muslim | 80.96 | 87.09 | 74.69 |
| Christian | 78.38 | 84.24 | 73 |
| Religion not stated | 70.61 | 78.1 | 63.53 |
Visakhapatnam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Visakhapatnam District is 3.29 Lac (3,29,486) with 1.63 Lac (1,62,873) males and 1.67 Lac (1,66,613) females, which is 7.68% of Visakhapatnam District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1023 females for every 1000 males.
Visakhapatnam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Visakhapatnam District is 6.19 Lac (6,18,500) with 3.03 Lac (3,02,905) males and 3.16 Lac (3,15,595) females, which is 14.42% of Visakhapatnam District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1042 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Visakhapatnam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1006 |
| Urban Area | 985 |
| Rural Area | 1026 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Visakhapatnam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1006 |
| Muslim | 976 |
| Christian | 1077 |
| Religion not stated | 1021 |
Visakhapatnam Area & Households
The Total Area of Visakhapatnam District is 11,161 Square KM, with a population density of 384 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Visakhapatnam District are 15 and the Total Number of Villages in Visakhapatnam District are 3,265.The Total Number of households in Visakhapatnam District are 10.97 Lac(10,97,042).
Visakhapatnam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Visakhapatnam District, there are about 18.90 Lac (18,89,879) workers, making up nearly 44.05% of the Visakhapatnam District total population. Out of these, around 12.39 Lac (12,39,064) are male workers, and about 6.51 Lac (6,50,815) are female workers.
Visakhapatnam - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Visakhapatnam district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 9,92,833, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 42,90,589 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 27.5% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 14.50%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Visakhapatnam District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 9,92,833 to 42,90,589.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 27.5%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 9.93 Lac | ----- | ----- | 4.85 Lac | 5.07 Lac |
| 1911 | 10.57 Lac | 63.85 k | 6.431091634 | 5.12 Lac | 5.45 Lac |
| 1921 | 10.57 Lac | 540 | 0.051103311 | 5.09 Lac | 5.49 Lac |
| 1931 | 11.76 Lac | 1.19 Lac | 11.23329704 | 5.72 Lac | 6.04 Lac |
| 1941 | 13.14 Lac | 1.38 Lac | 11.76699683 | 6.45 Lac | 6.69 Lac |
| 1951 | 14.84 Lac | 1.69 Lac | 12.88008935 | 7.33 Lac | 7.50 Lac |
| 1961 | 16.65 Lac | 1.82 Lac | 12.23736278 | 8.33 Lac | 8.33 Lac |
| 1971 | 20.36 Lac | 3.71 Lac | 22.25649211 | 10.22 Lac | 10.14 Lac |
| 1981 | 25.76 Lac | 5.41 Lac | 26.55637919 | 13.01 Lac | 12.76 Lac |
| 1991 | 32.85 Lac | 7.09 Lac | 27.50340194 | 16.63 Lac | 16.22 Lac |
| 2001 | 38.32 Lac | 5.47 Lac | 16.65840713 | 19.30 Lac | 19.02 Lac |
| 2011 | 42.91 Lac | 4.58 Lac | 11.95753713 | 21.39 Lac | 21.52 Lac |
Visakhapatnam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.06 Lac (46,06,183) | 7.36% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 46.22 Lac (46,22,040) | 7.73% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 46.33 Lac (46,33,330) | 7.99% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 46.41 Lac (46,41,345) | 8.17% | 0.18 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 46.49 Lac (46,49,446) | 8.36% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 46.57 Lac (46,57,460) | 8.55% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 46.65 Lac (46,65,475) | 8.74% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 46.70 Lac (46,69,612) | 8.83% | 0.09 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 46.71 Lac (46,70,905) | 8.86% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 46.72 Lac (46,72,284) | 8.9% | 0.04 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 46.74 Lac (46,73,576) | 8.93% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 46.75 Lac (46,74,869) | 8.96% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 46.76 Lac (46,76,248) | 8.99% | 0.03 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Visakhapatnam District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 46.76 Lac (46,76,248), with a male population of 23.19 Lac (23,18,719) and a female population of 23.58 Lac (23,57,644). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Visakhapatnam District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.