Thiruvananthapuram Population
As per the 2011 Census, Thiruvananthapuram District has a population of 33.01 Lac (33,01,427) with 15.82 Lac (15,81,678) males and 17.20 Lac (17,19,749) females.The sex ratio in Thiruvananthapuram is 1088, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Thiruvananthapuram District is 3.07 Lac (3,07,061) which is 9.3% of Thiruvananthapuram District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Thiruvananthapuram District is 964 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Thiruvananthapuram District is listed as part of KERALA State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Thiruvananthapuram Population Census 2011
- Thiruvananthapuram 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
Thiruvananthapuram Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Thiruvananthapuram District current estimated population is projected to be 35.44 Lac (35,43,550), indicating a 7.33% increased from Thiruvananthapuram's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 17.00 Lac, and the estimated female population is 18.44 Lac.
Thiruvananthapuram Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Thiruvananthapuram District estimated population is projected to be 35.58 Lac (35,57,723), projecting a 7.76% increased from Thiruvananthapuram's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 17.07 Lac, and the estimated female population is 18.51 Lac.
Thiruvananthapuram Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Thiruvananthapuram District, with a total Hindu population of 21.94 Lac (21,94,057), accounting for 66.46% of the Thiruvananthapuram District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 10.49 Lac (10,48,654), and the Hindu female population is around 11.45 Lac (11,45,403).
Thiruvananthapuram Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Thiruvananthapuram District, with a total Christian population of 6.31 Lac (6,30,573), accounting for 19.1% of the Thiruvananthapuram District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 3.08 Lac (3,08,120), and the Christian female population is around 3.22 Lac (3,22,453).
Thiruvananthapuram Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 21,94,057 | 66.46% |
| Christian | 6,30,573 | 19.1% |
| Muslim | 4,52,915 | 13.72% |
| Religion not stated | 22,019 | 0.67% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,082 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 404 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 301 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 76 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationThiruvananthapuram Urban Population
The Urban population of Thiruvananthapuram District is 17.72 Lac (17,71,596), with 8.57 Lac (8,56,814) being males and 9.15 Lac (9,14,782) being females, making up 53.66% of the Thiruvananthapuram total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1068 females for every 1000 males.
Thiruvananthapuram Rural Population
The Rural population of Thiruvananthapuram District is 15.30 Lac (15,29,831), with 7.25 Lac (7,24,864) being males and 8.05 Lac (8,04,967) being females, making up 46.34% of the Thiruvananthapuram total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1111 females for every 1000 males.
Thiruvananthapuram Literacy Rate
Thiruvananthapuram District has a literacy rate of 93.02% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Thiruvananthapuram District is 95.06 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Thiruvananthapuram District is 91.17 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Thiruvananthapuram District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 94.14%, while in the rural regions of Thiruvananthapuram District, it is around 91.72%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Thiruvananthapuram
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 93.02 | 95.06 | 91.17 |
| Urban Area | 94.14 | 95.91 | 92.49 |
| Rural Area | 91.72 | 94.04 | 89.66 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Thiruvananthapuram
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 93.92 | 96.09 | 91.96 |
| Christian | 90.37 | 91.66 | 89.14 |
| Muslim | 92.35 | 94.91 | 90.12 |
| Religion not stated | 92.08 | 93.83 | 90.53 |
Thiruvananthapuram Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Thiruvananthapuram District is 3.73 Lac (3,72,977) with 1.79 Lac (1,78,589) males and 1.94 Lac (1,94,388) females, which is 11.3% of Thiruvananthapuram District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1089 females for every 1000 males.
Thiruvananthapuram Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Thiruvananthapuram District is 26.76 k (26,759) with 12.62 k (12,624) males and 14.14 k (14,135) females, which is 0.81% of Thiruvananthapuram District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1120 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Thiruvananthapuram
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1088 |
| Urban Area | 1068 |
| Rural Area | 1111 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Thiruvananthapuram
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1093 |
| Christian | 1047 |
| Muslim | 1122 |
| Religion not stated | 1114 |
Thiruvananthapuram Area & Households
The Total Area of Thiruvananthapuram District is 2,189 Square KM, with a population density of 1,508 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Thiruvananthapuram District are 31 and the Total Number of Villages in Thiruvananthapuram District are 68.The Total Number of households in Thiruvananthapuram District are 8.38 Lac(8,37,877).
Thiruvananthapuram Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Thiruvananthapuram District, there are about 12.32 Lac (12,31,669) workers, making up nearly 37.31% of the Thiruvananthapuram District total population. Out of these, around 8.64 Lac (8,64,101) are male workers, and about 3.68 Lac (3,67,568) are female workers.
Thiruvananthapuram - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Thiruvananthapuram district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 4,84,493, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 33,01,427 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 31.38% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 19.39%.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.
Thiruvananthapuram District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 4,84,493 to 33,01,427.
- The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 31.38%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 4.84 Lac | ------ | ------ | 2.43 Lac | 2.42 Lac |
| 1911 | 5.69 Lac | 84.98 k | 17.5397787 | 2.86 Lac | 2.83 Lac |
| 1921 | 6.66 Lac | 96.92 k | 17.0194496 | 3.36 Lac | 3.30 Lac |
| 1931 | 8.57 Lac | 1.90 Lac | 28.58043227 | 4.28 Lac | 4.29 Lac |
| 1941 | 10.15 Lac | 1.58 Lac | 18.46365354 | 5.03 Lac | 5.12 Lac |
| 1951 | 13.28 Lac | 3.13 Lac | 30.81157019 | 6.61 Lac | 6.67 Lac |
| 1961 | 17.45 Lac | 4.17 Lac | 31.38388567 | 8.70 Lac | 8.75 Lac |
| 1971 | 21.99 Lac | 4.54 Lac | 26.02848559 | 10.95 Lac | 11.03 Lac |
| 1981 | 25.96 Lac | 3.98 Lac | 18.07991063 | 12.79 Lac | 13.17 Lac |
| 1991 | 29.47 Lac | 3.51 Lac | 13.50242208 | 14.48 Lac | 14.99 Lac |
| 2001 | 32.34 Lac | 2.88 Lac | 9.763833506 | 15.70 Lac | 16.64 Lac |
| 2011 | 33.01 Lac | 67.07 k | 2.073704935 | 15.82 Lac | 17.20 Lac |
Thiruvananthapuram - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.44 Lac (35,43,550) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 35.58 Lac (35,57,723) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 35.69 Lac (35,69,140) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 35.79 Lac (35,78,786) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 35.88 Lac (35,88,431) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 35.98 Lac (35,97,978) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 36.08 Lac (36,07,624) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 36.15 Lac (36,14,513) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 36.20 Lac (36,19,533) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 36.25 Lac (36,24,553) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 36.30 Lac (36,29,572) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 36.34 Lac (36,34,493) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 36.40 Lac (36,39,513) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Thiruvananthapuram District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 36.40 Lac (36,39,513), with a male population of 17.48 Lac (17,48,455) and a female population of 18.91 Lac (18,91,044). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Thiruvananthapuram District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.41%.