Arunachal Pradesh Population

As per the 2011 Census, Arunachal Pradesh State has a population of 13.84 Lac (13,83,727) with 7.14 Lac (7,13,912) males and 6.70 Lac (6,69,815) females.The sex ratio in Arunachal Pradesh is 939, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Arunachal Pradesh State is 2.12 Lac (2,12,188) which is 15.33% of Arunachal Pradesh State overall population, Child sex Ratio of Arunachal Pradesh State is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Arunachal Pradesh State is listed as part of the North East region of India .

Arunachal Pradesh Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Arunachal Pradesh State current estimated population is projected to be 15.75 Lac (15,74,724), indicating a 13.8% increased from Arunachal Pradesh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 8.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.65 Lac.

Arunachal Pradesh Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Arunachal Pradesh State estimated population is projected to be 15.89 Lac (15,88,650), projecting a 14.81% increased from Arunachal Pradesh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 8.15 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.72 Lac.

Arunachal Pradesh Christian Population

Christian is the most popular religion in Arunachal Pradesh State, with a total Christian population of 4.19 Lac (4,18,732), accounting for 30.26% of the Arunachal Pradesh State population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 2.06 Lac (2,05,796), and the Christian female population is around 2.13 Lac (2,12,936).

Arunachal Pradesh Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Arunachal Pradesh State, with a total Hindu population of 4.02 Lac (4,01,876), accounting for 29.04% of the Arunachal Pradesh State population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.25 Lac (2,25,172), and the Hindu female population is around 1.77 Lac (1,76,704).

Arunachal Pradesh Religion Wise Population

Arunachal Pradesh Urban Population

The Urban population of Arunachal Pradesh State is 3.17 Lac (3,17,369), with 1.68 Lac (1,67,901) being males and 1.49 Lac (1,49,468) being females, making up 22.94% of the Arunachal Pradesh total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 891 females for every 1000 males.

Arunachal Pradesh Rural Population

The Rural population of Arunachal Pradesh State is 10.66 Lac (10,66,358), with 5.46 Lac (5,46,011) being males and 5.20 Lac (5,20,347) being females, making up 77.06% of the Arunachal Pradesh total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 953 females for every 1000 males.

Arunachal Pradesh Literacy Rate

Arunachal Pradesh State has a literacy rate of 65.38% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Arunachal Pradesh State is 72.55 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Arunachal Pradesh State is 57.7 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Arunachal Pradesh State's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.93%, while in the rural regions of Arunachal Pradesh State, it is around 59.94%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Arunachal Pradesh

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	65.38	72.55	57.7
Urban Area	82.93	88.45	76.66
Rural Area	59.94	67.44	52.04

Literacy Rate by Religion in Arunachal Pradesh

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Christian	62.55	70.01	55.43
Hindu	70.11	76.6	61.56
Other religions and persuasions	66.15	72.32	60.12
Buddhist	57.89	66.53	49.37

Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes Population in Arunachal Pradesh State is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Arunachal Pradesh State.

Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Arunachal Pradesh State is 9.52 Lac (9,51,821) with 4.68 Lac (4,68,390) males and 4.83 Lac (4,83,431) females, which is 68.79% of Arunachal Pradesh State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1033 females for every 1000 males.

Arunachal Pradesh Slum Population

Slum Population in Arunachal Pradesh State is 15.56 k (15,562) with 8.03 k (8,029) males and 7.53 k (7,533) females, which is 1.12% of Arunachal Pradesh State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Slum Population is 939 females for every 1000 males, and the Total Number of Slum households in Arunachal Pradesh State are 3.48 k (3,479).

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Arunachal Pradesh

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	939
Urban Area	891
Rural Area	953

Sex Ratio by Religion in Arunachal Pradesh

Religion	Sex Ratio
Christian	1035
Hindu	785
Other religions and persuasions	1014
Buddhist	1011

Arunachal Pradesh Area & Households

The Total Area of Arunachal Pradesh State is 83,743 Square KM, with a population density of 17 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Arunachal Pradesh State are 27 and the Total Number of Villages in Arunachal Pradesh State are 5,589.The Total Number of households in Arunachal Pradesh State are 2.71 Lac(2,70,577).

Arunachal Pradesh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Arunachal Pradesh State, there are about 5.88 Lac (5,87,657) workers, making up nearly 42.47% of the Arunachal Pradesh State total population. Out of these, around 3.50 Lac (3,50,273) are male workers, and about 2.37 Lac (2,37,384) are female workers.

Arunachal Pradesh - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Arunachal Pradesh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036