Jamnagar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Jamnagar District has a population of 21.60 Lac (21,60,119) with 11.14 Lac (11,14,192) males and 10.46 Lac (10,45,927) females.The sex ratio in Jamnagar is 939, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jamnagar District is 2.64 Lac (2,63,972) which is 12.22% of Jamnagar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jamnagar District is 905 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Jamnagar District is listed as part of GUJARAT State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Jamnagar Population Census 2011
- Jamnagar 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
Jamnagar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Jamnagar District current estimated population is projected to be 25.81 Lac (25,80,810), indicating a 19.48% increased from Jamnagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 13.41 Lac, and the estimated female population is 12.39 Lac.
Jamnagar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Jamnagar District estimated population is projected to be 26.11 Lac (26,11,269), projecting a 20.89% increased from Jamnagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 13.58 Lac, and the estimated female population is 12.53 Lac.
Jamnagar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Jamnagar District, with a total Hindu population of 18.10 Lac (18,10,443), accounting for 83.81% of the Jamnagar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 9.36 Lac (9,36,141), and the Hindu female population is around 8.74 Lac (8,74,302).
Jamnagar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jamnagar District, with a total Muslim population of 3.21 Lac (3,20,805), accounting for 14.85% of the Jamnagar District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.63 Lac (1,63,058), and the Muslim female population is around 1.58 Lac (1,57,747).
Jamnagar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 18,10,443 | 83.81% |
| Muslim | 3,20,805 | 14.85% |
| Jain | 18,856 | 0.87% |
| Christian | 4,392 | 0.2% |
| Religion not stated | 2,528 | 0.12% |
| Sikh | 1,873 | 0.09% |
| Buddhist | 1,086 | 0.05% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 136 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationJamnagar Urban Population
The Urban population of Jamnagar District is 9.71 Lac (9,71,065), with 5.04 Lac (5,04,104) being males and 4.67 Lac (4,66,961) being females, making up 44.95% of the Jamnagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 927 females for every 1000 males.
Jamnagar Rural Population
The Rural population of Jamnagar District is 11.89 Lac (11,89,054), with 6.10 Lac (6,10,088) being males and 5.79 Lac (5,78,966) being females, making up 55.05% of the Jamnagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 949 females for every 1000 males.
Jamnagar Literacy Rate
Jamnagar District has a literacy rate of 73.65% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jamnagar District is 81.5 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jamnagar District is 65.33 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Jamnagar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.23%, while in the rural regions of Jamnagar District, it is around 69.03%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jamnagar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.65 | 81.5 | 65.33 |
| Urban Area | 79.23 | 85.45 | 72.55 |
| Rural Area | 69.03 | 78.19 | 59.42 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Jamnagar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 75.07 | 82.68 | 66.96 |
| Muslim | 63.68 | 73.35 | 53.72 |
| Jain | 95.99 | 97.6 | 94.37 |
| Christian | 84.21 | 87.73 | 80.4 |
Jamnagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jamnagar District is 1.74 Lac (1,73,895) with 89.60 k (89,597) males and 84.30 k (84,298) females, which is 8.05% of Jamnagar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 941 females for every 1000 males.
Jamnagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jamnagar District is 24.19 k (24,187) with 12.42 k (12,415) males and 11.77 k (11,772) females, which is 1.12% of Jamnagar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 949 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jamnagar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 939 |
| Urban Area | 927 |
| Rural Area | 949 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Jamnagar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 934 |
| Muslim | 968 |
| Jain | 991 |
| Christian | 940 |
Jamnagar Area & Households
The Total Area of Jamnagar District is 14,184 Square KM, with a population density of 152 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jamnagar District are 16 and the Total Number of Villages in Jamnagar District are 714.The Total Number of households in Jamnagar District are 4.31 Lac(4,30,941).
Jamnagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jamnagar District, there are about 8.47 Lac (8,47,440) workers, making up nearly 39.23% of the Jamnagar District total population. Out of these, around 6.47 Lac (6,46,822) are male workers, and about 2.01 Lac (2,00,618) are female workers.
Jamnagar - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Jamnagar district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 3,52,150, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 21,60,119 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 34.29% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 18.41%.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.
Jamnagar District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 3,52,150 to 21,60,119.
- The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 34.29%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 3.52 Lac | ----- | ----- | 1.79 Lac | 1.73 Lac |
| 1911 | 3.60 Lac | 7.45 k | 2.116711629 | 1.82 Lac | 1.78 Lac |
| 1921 | 3.60 Lac | 27 | 0.007508259 | 1.81 Lac | 1.78 Lac |
| 1931 | 4.25 Lac | 65.83 k | 18.30542973 | 2.14 Lac | 2.12 Lac |
| 1941 | 5.18 Lac | 92.37 k | 21.71046601 | 2.60 Lac | 2.57 Lac |
| 1951 | 6.17 Lac | 99.06 k | 19.13029876 | 3.11 Lac | 3.06 Lac |
| 1961 | 8.28 Lac | 2.12 Lac | 34.2882755 | 4.24 Lac | 4.04 Lac |
| 1971 | 11.11 Lac | 2.83 Lac | 34.15228284 | 5.72 Lac | 5.39 Lac |
| 1981 | 13.93 Lac | 2.82 Lac | 25.35067931 | 7.15 Lac | 6.78 Lac |
| 1991 | 15.64 Lac | 1.70 Lac | 12.23781043 | 8.02 Lac | 7.61 Lac |
| 2001 | 19.04 Lac | 3.41 Lac | 21.79132466 | 9.81 Lac | 9.23 Lac |
| 2011 | 21.60 Lac | 2.56 Lac | 13.43506568 | 11.14 Lac | 10.46 Lac |
Jamnagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.81 Lac (25,80,810) | 19.48% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 26.11 Lac (26,11,269) | 20.89% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 26.40 Lac (26,39,851) | 22.21% | 1.32 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 26.67 Lac (26,67,087) | 23.47% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 26.94 Lac (26,94,323) | 24.73% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 27.22 Lac (27,21,559) | 25.99% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 27.49 Lac (27,48,795) | 27.25% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 27.74 Lac (27,74,119) | 28.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 27.98 Lac (27,98,097) | 29.53% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 28.22 Lac (28,22,074) | 30.64% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 28.46 Lac (28,46,052) | 31.75% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 28.70 Lac (28,70,030) | 32.86% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 28.94 Lac (28,94,007) | 33.97% | 1.11 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jamnagar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 28.94 Lac (28,94,007), with a male population of 15.07 Lac (15,07,377) and a female population of 13.86 Lac (13,86,307). This reflects a total growth of 33.97% from Jamnagar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.36%.