Aizawl Population
As per the 2011 Census, Aizawl District has a population of 4.00 Lac (4,00,309) with 1.99 Lac (1,99,270) males and 2.01 Lac (2,01,039) females.The sex ratio in Aizawl is 1009, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Aizawl District is 52.36 k (52,357) which is 13.08% of Aizawl District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Aizawl District is 980 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Aizawl District is listed as part of MIZORAM State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Aizawl Population Census 2011
- Aizawl 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
Aizawl Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Aizawl District current estimated population is projected to be 4.55 Lac (4,55,474), indicating a 13.78% increased from Aizawl's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.26 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.30 Lac.
Aizawl Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Aizawl District estimated population is projected to be 4.60 Lac (4,59,830), projecting a 14.87% increased from Aizawl's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.28 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.32 Lac.
Aizawl Christian Population
Christian is the most popular religion in Aizawl District, with a total Christian population of 3.79 Lac (3,79,134), accounting for 94.71% of the Aizawl District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.86 Lac (1,85,871), and the Christian female population is around 1.93 Lac (1,93,263).
Aizawl Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Aizawl District, with a total Hindu population of 13.25 k (13,249), accounting for 3.31% of the Aizawl District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 8.22 k (8,218), and the Hindu female population is around 5.03 k (5,031).
Aizawl Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 3,79,134 | 94.71% |
| Hindu | 13,249 | 3.31% |
| Muslim | 5,264 | 1.31% |
| Buddhist | 1,570 | 0.39% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 505 | 0.13% |
| Religion not stated | 406 | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 105 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 76 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAizawl Urban Population
The Urban population of Aizawl District is 3.15 Lac (3,14,754), with 1.55 Lac (1,55,490) being males and 1.59 Lac (1,59,264) being females, making up 78.63% of the Aizawl total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1025 females for every 1000 males.
Aizawl Rural Population
The Rural population of Aizawl District is 85.56 k (85,555), with 43.78 k (43,780) being males and 41.78 k (41,775) being females, making up 21.37% of the Aizawl total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 955 females for every 1000 males.
Aizawl Literacy Rate
Aizawl District has a literacy rate of 97.89% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Aizawl District is 98.11 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Aizawl District is 97.67 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Aizawl District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 98.27%, while in the rural regions of Aizawl District, it is around 96.4%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Aizawl
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 97.89 | 98.11 | 97.67 |
| Urban Area | 98.27 | 98.44 | 98.11 |
| Rural Area | 96.4 | 96.89 | 95.9 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Aizawl
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 98 | 98.27 | 97.75 |
| Hindu | 96.54 | 97.15 | 95.5 |
| Muslim | 94.29 | 93.31 | 97.46 |
| Buddhist | 94.16 | 95.92 | 92.76 |
Aizawl Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Aizawl District is 627 (627) with 388 (388) males and 239 (239) females, which is 0.16% of Aizawl District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 616 females for every 1000 males.
Aizawl Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Aizawl District is 3.74 Lac (3,73,542) with 1.83 Lac (1,82,517) males and 1.91 Lac (1,91,025) females, which is 93.31% of Aizawl District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1047 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Aizawl
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1009 |
| Urban Area | 1025 |
| Rural Area | 955 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Aizawl
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Christian | 1040 |
| Hindu | 613 |
| Muslim | 349 |
| Buddhist | 1221 |
Aizawl Area & Households
The Total Area of Aizawl District is 3,576 Square KM, with a population density of 112 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Aizawl District are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Aizawl District are 104.The Total Number of households in Aizawl District are 82.52 k(82,524).
Aizawl Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Aizawl District, there are about 1.75 Lac (1,74,636) workers, making up nearly 43.63% of the Aizawl District total population. Out of these, around 1.05 Lac (1,04,643) are male workers, and about 69.99 k (69,993) are female workers.
Aizawl - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Aizawl district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 88,298, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 4,00,309 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 68.3% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 47.00%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901, 1911, 1921, 1931, 1941, 1951, 1961, 1971) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Aizawl District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 88,298 to 4,00,309.
- The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 68.3%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | N.A | - | - | N.A. | N.A. |
| 1911 | N.A | N.A | N.A | N.A. | N.A. |
| 1921 | N.A | N.A | N.A | N.A. | N.A. |
| 1931 | N.A | N.A | N.A | N.A. | N.A. |
| 1941 | N.A | N.A | N.A | N.A. | N.A. |
| 1951 | N.A | N.A | N.A | N.A. | N.A. |
| 1961 | N.A | N.A | N.A | N.A. | N.A. |
| 1971 | 88.30 k | N.A | N.A | 45.19 k | 43.11 k |
| 1981 | 1.49 Lac | 60.31 k | 68.30166029 | 77.36 k | 71.25 k |
| 1991 | 2.36 Lac | 87.27 k | 58.7267087 | 1.23 Lac | 1.13 Lac |
| 2001 | 3.26 Lac | 89.80 k | 38.06909475 | 1.67 Lac | 1.59 Lac |
| 2011 | 4.00 Lac | 74.63 k | 22.91633403 | 1.99 Lac | 2.01 Lac |
Aizawl - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.55 Lac (4,55,474) | 13.78% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.60 Lac (4,59,830) | 14.87% | 1.09 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.63 Lac (4,63,459) | 15.78% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.67 Lac (4,67,088) | 16.68% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.71 Lac (4,71,080) | 17.68% | 1 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.75 Lac (4,74,710) | 18.59% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.78 Lac (4,78,339) | 19.49% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.82 Lac (4,81,605) | 20.31% | 0.82 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.85 Lac (4,84,509) | 21.03% | 0.72 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.87 Lac (4,87,412) | 21.76% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.90 Lac (4,90,316) | 22.48% | 0.72 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.93 Lac (4,93,219) | 23.21% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.96 Lac (4,96,122) | 23.93% | 0.72 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Aizawl District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.96 Lac (4,96,122), with a male population of 2.45 Lac (2,44,624) and a female population of 2.52 Lac (2,51,576). This reflects a total growth of 23.93% from Aizawl District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.