Himachal Pradesh Population

As per the 2011 Census, Himachal Pradesh State has a population of 68.65 Lac (68,64,602) with 34.82 Lac (34,81,873) males and 33.83 Lac (33,82,729) females.The sex ratio in Himachal Pradesh is 972, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Himachal Pradesh State is 7.78 Lac (7,77,898) which is 11.33% of Himachal Pradesh State overall population, Child sex Ratio of Himachal Pradesh State is 910 females for every 1000 males.

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

Himachal Pradesh Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Himachal Pradesh State current estimated population is projected to be 74.89 Lac (74,89,471), indicating a 9.1% increased from Himachal Pradesh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 37.97 Lac, and the estimated female population is 36.92 Lac.

Himachal Pradesh Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Himachal Pradesh State estimated population is projected to be 75.26 Lac (75,26,287), projecting a 9.64% increased from Himachal Pradesh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 38.16 Lac, and the estimated female population is 37.10 Lac.

Himachal Pradesh Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Himachal Pradesh State, with a total Hindu population of 65.33 Lac (65,32,765), accounting for 95.17% of the Himachal Pradesh State population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 33.07 Lac (33,06,995), and the Hindu female population is around 32.26 Lac (32,25,770).

Himachal Pradesh Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Himachal Pradesh State, with a total Muslim population of 1.50 Lac (1,49,881), accounting for 2.18% of the Himachal Pradesh State population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 80.76 k (80,763), and the Muslim female population is around 69.12 k (69,118).

Himachal Pradesh Religion Wise Population

Himachal Pradesh Urban Population

The Urban population of Himachal Pradesh State is 6.89 Lac (6,88,552), with 3.72 Lac (3,71,528) being males and 3.17 Lac (3,17,024) being females, making up 10.03% of the Himachal Pradesh total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 854 females for every 1000 males.

Himachal Pradesh Rural Population

The Rural population of Himachal Pradesh State is 61.76 Lac (61,76,050), with 31.10 Lac (31,10,345) being males and 30.66 Lac (30,65,705) being females, making up 89.97% of the Himachal Pradesh total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 986 females for every 1000 males.

Himachal Pradesh Literacy Rate

Himachal Pradesh State has a literacy rate of 82.8% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Himachal Pradesh State is 89.53 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Himachal Pradesh State is 75.93 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Himachal Pradesh State's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.1%, while in the rural regions of Himachal Pradesh State, it is around 81.85%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Himachal Pradesh

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	82.8	89.53	75.93
Urban Area	91.1	93.42	88.37
Rural Area	81.85	89.05	74.62

Literacy Rate by Religion in Himachal Pradesh

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	83.11	89.87	76.24
Muslim	67.52	75.37	58.17
Sikh	87.78	92.54	82.69
Buddhist	79.24	86.03	72.13

Himachal Pradesh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Himachal Pradesh State is 17.29 Lac (17,29,252) with 8.76 Lac (8,76,300) males and 8.53 Lac (8,52,952) females, which is 25.19% of Himachal Pradesh State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 974 females for every 1000 males.

Himachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Himachal Pradesh State is 3.92 Lac (3,92,126) with 1.96 Lac (1,96,118) males and 1.96 Lac (1,96,008) females, which is 5.71% of Himachal Pradesh State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1000 females for every 1000 males.

Himachal Pradesh Slum Population

Slum Population in Himachal Pradesh State is 61.31 k (61,312) with 32.56 k (32,555) males and 28.76 k (28,757) females, which is 0.89% of Himachal Pradesh State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Slum Population is 884 females for every 1000 males, and the Total Number of Slum households in Himachal Pradesh State are 14.39 k (14,385).

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Himachal Pradesh

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	972
Urban Area	854
Rural Area	986

Sex Ratio by Religion in Himachal Pradesh

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	976
Muslim	856
Sikh	926
Buddhist	956

Himachal Pradesh Area & Households

The Total Area of Himachal Pradesh State is 55,673 Square KM, with a population density of 123 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Himachal Pradesh State are 59 and the Total Number of Villages in Himachal Pradesh State are 20,690.The Total Number of households in Himachal Pradesh State are 14.83 Lac(14,83,280).

Himachal Pradesh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Himachal Pradesh State, there are about 35.59 Lac (35,59,422) workers, making up nearly 51.85% of the Himachal Pradesh State total population. Out of these, around 20.43 Lac (20,43,373) are male workers, and about 15.16 Lac (15,16,049) are female workers.

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

Himachal Pradesh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036