Kollam Population in 2025
In 2025, Kollam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 10.64 Lac (10,64,462), indicating a 7.76% increased from Kollam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 5.07 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.57 Lac.
Kollam Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Kollam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 10.68 Lac (10,67,878), projecting a 8.11% increased from Kollam's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 5.09 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.59 Lac.
Kollam Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Kollam Tehsil has a population of 9.88 Lac (9,87,779) with 4.70 Lac (4,70,057) males and 5.18 Lac (5,17,722) females.The sex ratio in Kollam is 1102, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kollam Tehsil is 96.60 k (96,596) which is 9.78% of Kollam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kollam Tehsil is 971 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kollam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kollam District in the state of KERALA in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Kollam Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kollam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 6.19 Lac (6,19,310), accounting for 62.7% of the Kollam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.94 Lac (2,94,054), and the Hindu female population is around 3.25 Lac (3,25,256).
Kollam Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kollam Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.00 Lac (2,00,418), accounting for 20.29% of the Kollam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 95.47 k (95,466), and the Muslim female population is around 1.05 Lac (1,04,952).
Kollam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 6,19,310 | 62.7% |
| Muslim | 2,00,418 | 20.29% |
| Christian | 1,64,840 | 16.69% |
| Religion not stated | 2,736 | 0.28% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 270 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 93 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 88 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 24 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKollam Urban Population
The Urban population of Kollam Tehsil is 8.26 Lac (8,26,256), with 3.94 Lac (3,94,245) being males and 4.32 Lac (4,32,011) being females, making up 83.65% of the Kollam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1096 females for every 1000 males.
Kollam Rural Population
The Rural population of Kollam Tehsil is 1.62 Lac (1,61,523), with 75.81 k (75,812) being males and 85.71 k (85,711) being females, making up 16.35% of the Kollam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1131 females for every 1000 males.
Kollam Literacy Rate
Kollam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 94.07% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kollam Tehsil is 95.93 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kollam Tehsil is 92.39 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kollam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 93.98%, while in the rural regions of Kollam Tehsil, it is around 94.53%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kollam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 94.07 | 95.93 | 92.39 |
| Urban Area | 93.98 | 95.88 | 92.26 |
| Rural Area | 94.53 | 96.21 | 93.06 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kollam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 94.53 | 96.51 | 92.75 |
| Muslim | 92.35 | 95.01 | 89.97 |
| Christian | 94.48 | 95.04 | 93.98 |
| Religion not stated | 89.79 | 89.96 | 89.62 |
Kollam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kollam Tehsil is 1.13 Lac (1,12,618) with 54.30 k (54,296) males and 58.32 k (58,322) females, which is 11.4% of Kollam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1075 females for every 1000 males.
Kollam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kollam Tehsil is 2.33 k (2,330) with 1.10 k (1,095) males and 1.24 k (1,235) females, which is 0.24% of Kollam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1128 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kollam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1102 |
| Urban Area | 1096 |
| Rural Area | 1131 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kollam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1107 |
| Muslim | 1100 |
| Christian | 1090 |
| Religion not stated | 983 |
Kollam Area & Households
The Total Area of Kollam Tehsil is 380.21 Square KM, with a population density of 2,598 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kollam Tehsil are 15 and the Total Number of Villages in Kollam Tehsil are 8.The Total Number of households in Kollam Tehsil are 2.43 Lac(2,43,209).
Kollam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kollam Tehsil, there are about 3.44 Lac (3,44,402) workers, making up nearly 34.87% of the Kollam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.42 Lac (2,42,254) are male workers, and about 1.02 Lac (1,02,148) are female workers.
Kollam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10.64 Lac (10,64,462) | 7.76% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 10.68 Lac (10,67,878) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 10.71 Lac (10,70,764) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 10.74 Lac (10,73,650) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 10.77 Lac (10,76,507) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 10.79 Lac (10,79,393) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 10.81 Lac (10,81,454) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 10.83 Lac (10,82,956) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 10.84 Lac (10,84,458) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 10.86 Lac (10,85,960) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 10.87 Lac (10,87,432) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 10.89 Lac (10,88,934) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kollam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 10.89 Lac (10,88,934), with a male population of 5.20 Lac (5,19,622) and a female population of 5.69 Lac (5,69,290). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Kollam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.23%.