Jammu & Kashmir Population

As per the 2011 Census, Jammu & Kashmir State has a population of 1.25 Cr (1,25,41,302) with 66.41 Lac (66,40,662) males and 59.01 Lac (59,00,640) females.The sex ratio in Jammu & Kashmir is 889, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jammu & Kashmir State is 20.19 Lac (20,18,905) which is 16.1% of Jammu & Kashmir State overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jammu & Kashmir State is 862 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Jammu & Kashmir State is listed as part of the North region of India .

1.25 Cr

Toatl Population

66.41 Lac

Male Population

59.01 Lac

Female Population

Jammu & Kashmir Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Jammu & Kashmir State current estimated population is projected to be 1.40 Cr (1,39,82,434), indicating a 11.49% increased from Jammu & Kashmir's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 73.26 Lac, and the estimated female population is 66.55 Lac.

Jammu & Kashmir Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Jammu & Kashmir State estimated population is projected to be 1.41 Cr (1,40,81,017), projecting a 12.28% increased from Jammu & Kashmir's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 73.73 Lac, and the estimated female population is 67.09 Lac.

Jammu & Kashmir Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Jammu & Kashmir State, with a total Muslim population of 85.67 Lac (85,67,485), accounting for 68.31% of the Jammu & Kashmir State population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 44.29 Lac (44,28,774), and the Muslim female population is around 41.39 Lac (41,38,711).

Jammu & Kashmir Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Jammu & Kashmir State, with a total Hindu population of 35.67 Lac (35,66,674), accounting for 28.44% of the Jammu & Kashmir State population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 19.87 Lac (19,87,021), and the Hindu female population is around 15.80 Lac (15,79,653).

Jammu & Kashmir Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Muslim85,67,48568.31%
Hindu35,66,67428.44%
Sikh2,34,8481.87%
Buddhist1,12,5840.9%
Christian35,6310.28%
Religion not stated20,0820.16%
Jain2,4900.02%
Other religions and persuasions1,5080.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Jammu & Kashmir Urban Population

The Urban population of Jammu & Kashmir State is 34.33 Lac (34,33,242), with 18.66 Lac (18,66,185) being males and 15.67 Lac (15,67,057) being females, making up 27.38% of the Jammu & Kashmir total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 840 females for every 1000 males.

Jammu & Kashmir Rural Population

The Rural population of Jammu & Kashmir State is 91.08 Lac (91,08,060), with 47.74 Lac (47,74,477) being males and 43.34 Lac (43,33,583) being females, making up 72.62% of the Jammu & Kashmir total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 908 females for every 1000 males.

Jammu & Kashmir Literacy Rate

Jammu & Kashmir State has a literacy rate of 67.16% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jammu & Kashmir State is 76.75 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jammu & Kashmir State is 56.43 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jammu & Kashmir State's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.12%, while in the rural regions of Jammu & Kashmir State, it is around 63.18%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jammu & Kashmir

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 67.16 76.75 56.43
Urban Area 77.12 83.92 69.01
Rural Area 63.18 73.76 51.64

Literacy Rate by Religion in Jammu & Kashmir

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Muslim 61.03 71.02 50.5
Hindu 79.09 87.16 68.87
Sikh 90.82 94.89 85.53
Buddhist 68.79 77.3 60.27

Jammu & Kashmir Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jammu & Kashmir State is 9.25 Lac (9,24,991) with 4.86 Lac (4,86,232) males and 4.39 Lac (4,38,759) females, which is 7.38% of Jammu & Kashmir State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 903 females for every 1000 males.

Jammu & Kashmir Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jammu & Kashmir State is 14.93 Lac (14,93,299) with 7.76 Lac (7,76,257) males and 7.17 Lac (7,17,042) females, which is 11.91% of Jammu & Kashmir State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 924 females for every 1000 males.

Jammu & Kashmir Slum Population

Slum Population in Jammu & Kashmir State is 6.62 Lac (6,62,062) with 3.42 Lac (3,42,422) males and 3.20 Lac (3,19,640) females, which is 5.28% of Jammu & Kashmir State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Slum Population is 934 females for every 1000 males, and the Total Number of Slum households in Jammu & Kashmir State are 1.04 Lac (1,03,633).

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jammu & Kashmir

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 889
Urban Area 840
Rural Area 908

Sex Ratio by Religion in Jammu & Kashmir

Religion Sex Ratio
Muslim 935
Hindu 795
Sikh 768
Buddhist 995

Jammu & Kashmir Area & Households

The Total Area of Jammu & Kashmir State is 2,22,236 Square KM, with a population density of 124 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jammu & Kashmir State are 122 and the Total Number of Villages in Jammu & Kashmir State are 6,553.The Total Number of households in Jammu & Kashmir State are 21.20 Lac(21,19,718).

Jammu & Kashmir Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Jammu & Kashmir State, there are about 43.23 Lac (43,22,713) workers, making up nearly 34.47% of the Jammu & Kashmir State total population. Out of these, around 31.95 Lac (31,95,090) are male workers, and about 11.28 Lac (11,27,623) are female workers.

Jammu & Kashmir - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Jammu & Kashmir state's demographic journey reflects both its unique identity and its role within India's larger narrative. From an initial count of 21,39,362, the state has experienced varied growth patterns, reaching a total of 1,25,41,302 by the dataset's conclusion.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991 *. The growth rate of 30.89% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 17.87%.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.

Jammu & Kashmir State population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 21,39,362 to 1,25,41,302.
  • The year 1991 * stands out with a growth rate of 30.89%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 21.39 Lac ---- ---- 11.37 Lac 10.03 Lac
1911 22.93 Lac 1.53 Lac 7.159751365 12.22 Lac 10.70 Lac
1921 24.24 Lac 1.32 Lac 5.750141219 12.96 Lac 11.28 Lac
1931 26.70 Lac 2.46 Lac 10.14078361 14.32 Lac 12.38 Lac
1941 29.47 Lac 2.77 Lac 10.35574757 15.77 Lac 13.70 Lac
1951 32.54 Lac 3.07 Lac 10.42254324 17.37 Lac 15.17 Lac
1961 35.61 Lac 3.07 Lac 9.438782096 18.97 Lac 16.64 Lac
1971 46.17 Lac 10.56 Lac 29.645131 24.58 Lac 21.58 Lac
1981 59.87 Lac 13.71 Lac 29.69171032 31.65 Lac 28.23 Lac
1991 * 78.37 Lac 18.50 Lac 30.89263116 41.42 Lac 36.95 Lac
2001 1.01 Cr 23.07 Lac 29.43261439 53.61 Lac 47.83 Lac
2011 1.25 Cr 23.98 Lac 23.63636543 66.41 Lac 59.01 Lac

Historical Population of Jammu & Kashmir by Census Year 1901-2011

Jammu & Kashmir - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.40 Cr (1,39,82,434) 11.49%
2025 1.41 Cr (1,40,81,017) 12.28% 0.79 %
2026 1.42 Cr (1,41,77,566) 13.05% 0.77 %
2027 1.43 Cr (1,42,72,083) 13.8% 0.75 %
2028 1.44 Cr (1,43,66,601) 14.55% 0.75 %
2029 1.45 Cr (1,44,61,118) 15.31% 0.76 %
2030 1.46 Cr (1,45,55,635) 16.06% 0.75 %
2031 1.46 Cr (1,46,41,005) 16.74% 0.68 %
2032 1.47 Cr (1,47,19,261) 17.37% 0.63 %
2033 1.48 Cr (1,47,97,517) 17.99% 0.62 %
2034 1.49 Cr (1,48,76,790) 18.62% 0.63 %
2035 1.50 Cr (1,49,55,046) 19.25% 0.63 %
2036 1.50 Cr (1,50,33,302) 19.87% 0.62 %

Projected estimates indicate that Jammu & Kashmir State's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.50 Cr (1,50,33,302), with a male population of 77.97 Lac (77,96,845) and a female population of 72.36 Lac (72,35,659). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Jammu & Kashmir State's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.

Jammu & Kashmir Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Jammu & Kashmir is 1.25 Cr (1,25,41,302).

The estimated population of Jammu & Kashmir in 2024 is approximately 1.40 Cr (1,39,82,434).

Muslim constitute 68.31% of Jammu & Kashmir population, amounting to approximately 85.67 Lac (85,67,485) people.

Hindu constitute 28.44% of Jammu & Kashmir population, totaling around 35.67 Lac (35,66,674) people.

Muslim: 68.31%, Hindu: 28.44%, Sikh: 1.87%, Buddhist: 0.9%, Christian: 0.28%, Religion not stated: 0.16%, Jain: 0.02%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Jammu & Kashmir is 9.25 Lac (7.38%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 14.93 Lac (11.91%).

In Jammu & Kashmir, 34.33 Lac (27.38%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 91.08 Lac (72.62%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jammu & Kashmir is 67.16%, with male literacy at 76.75% and female literacy at 56.43%.

The sex ratio in Jammu & Kashmir is 889 females for every 1000 males.

Jammu & Kashmir population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.7% up to 2036.