Jaisalmer Population
As per the 2011 Census, Jaisalmer District has a population of 6.70 Lac (6,69,919) with 3.62 Lac (3,61,708) males and 3.08 Lac (3,08,211) females.The sex ratio in Jaisalmer is 853, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jaisalmer District is 1.30 Lac (1,30,463) which is 19.47% of Jaisalmer District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jaisalmer District is 875 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Jaisalmer District is listed as part of RAJASTHAN State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Jaisalmer Population Census 2011
- Jaisalmer 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
Jaisalmer Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Jaisalmer District current estimated population is projected to be 7.98 Lac (7,97,627), indicating a 19.06% increased from Jaisalmer's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.26 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.71 Lac.
Jaisalmer Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Jaisalmer District estimated population is projected to be 8.06 Lac (8,06,068), projecting a 20.32% increased from Jaisalmer's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.76 Lac.
Jaisalmer Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Jaisalmer District, with a total Hindu population of 4.97 Lac (4,97,045), accounting for 74.19% of the Jaisalmer District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.71 Lac (2,70,984), and the Hindu female population is around 2.26 Lac (2,26,061).
Jaisalmer Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jaisalmer District, with a total Muslim population of 1.68 Lac (1,68,129), accounting for 25.1% of the Jaisalmer District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 87.96 k (87,960), and the Muslim female population is around 80.17 k (80,169).
Jaisalmer Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,97,045 | 74.19% |
| Muslim | 1,68,129 | 25.1% |
| Sikh | 1,723 | 0.26% |
| Jain | 1,521 | 0.23% |
| Christian | 874 | 0.13% |
| Religion not stated | 495 | 0.07% |
| Buddhist | 98 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 34 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationJaisalmer Urban Population
The Urban population of Jaisalmer District is 89.03 k (89,025), with 49.26 k (49,261) being males and 39.76 k (39,764) being females, making up 13.29% of the Jaisalmer total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 808 females for every 1000 males.
Jaisalmer Rural Population
The Rural population of Jaisalmer District is 5.81 Lac (5,80,894), with 3.12 Lac (3,12,447) being males and 2.68 Lac (2,68,447) being females, making up 86.71% of the Jaisalmer total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 860 females for every 1000 males.
Jaisalmer Literacy Rate
Jaisalmer District has a literacy rate of 57.22% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jaisalmer District is 72.04 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jaisalmer District is 39.71 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jaisalmer District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.02%, while in the rural regions of Jaisalmer District, it is around 53.8%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jaisalmer
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 57.22 | 72.04 | 39.71 |
| Urban Area | 78.02 | 87.44 | 66.17 |
| Rural Area | 53.8 | 69.42 | 35.54 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Jaisalmer
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 62.42 | 77.26 | 44.54 |
| Muslim | 40.65 | 54.85 | 24.96 |
| Sikh | 73.73 | 83.23 | 57.14 |
| Jain | 85.52 | 96.93 | 73.13 |
Jaisalmer Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jaisalmer District is 99.13 k (99,134) with 52.78 k (52,776) males and 46.36 k (46,358) females, which is 14.8% of Jaisalmer District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 879 females for every 1000 males.
Jaisalmer Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jaisalmer District is 42.43 k (42,429) with 22.50 k (22,497) males and 19.93 k (19,932) females, which is 6.33% of Jaisalmer District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 886 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jaisalmer
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 853 |
| Urban Area | 808 |
| Rural Area | 860 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Jaisalmer
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 835 |
| Muslim | 912 |
| Sikh | 618 |
| Jain | 923 |
Jaisalmer Area & Households
The Total Area of Jaisalmer District is 38,401 Square KM, with a population density of 17 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jaisalmer District are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Jaisalmer District are 799.The Total Number of households in Jaisalmer District are 1.17 Lac(1,17,171).
Jaisalmer Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jaisalmer District, there are about 2.89 Lac (2,88,903) workers, making up nearly 43.13% of the Jaisalmer District total population. Out of these, around 1.83 Lac (1,82,565) are male workers, and about 1.06 Lac (1,06,338) are female workers.
Jaisalmer - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Jaisalmer district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 75,551, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 6,69,919 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 2001. The growth rate of 47.52% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 23.48%.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.
Jaisalmer District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 75,551 to 6,69,919.
- The year 2001 stands out with a growth rate of 47.52%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 75.55 k | ----- | ----- | 40.41 k | 35.14 k |
| 1911 | 87.16 k | 11.61 k | 15.36842663 | 47.44 k | 39.72 k |
| 1921 | 69.22 k | -17.94 k | -20.5800693 | 38.29 k | 30.94 k |
| 1931 | 78.65 k | 9.42 k | 13.6108864 | 42.49 k | 36.15 k |
| 1941 | 96.96 k | 18.31 k | 23.28408311 | 53.01 k | 43.95 k |
| 1951 | 1.10 Lac | 12.70 k | 13.098455 | 60.36 k | 49.29 k |
| 1961 | 1.41 Lac | 31.58 k | 28.80227617 | 78.36 k | 62.88 k |
| 1971 | 1.68 Lac | 26.58 k | 18.82018097 | 92.71 k | 75.11 k |
| 1981 | 2.43 Lac | 75.26 k | 44.84340738 | 1.34 Lac | 1.09 Lac |
| 1991 | 3.45 Lac | 1.01 Lac | 41.72871706 | 1.91 Lac | 1.54 Lac |
| 2001 | 5.08 Lac | 1.64 Lac | 47.52450532 | 2.79 Lac | 2.29 Lac |
| 2011 | 6.70 Lac | 1.62 Lac | 31.80973031 | 3.62 Lac | 3.08 Lac |
Jaisalmer - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.98 Lac (7,97,627) | 19.06% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 8.06 Lac (8,06,068) | 20.32% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 8.14 Lac (8,13,608) | 21.45% | 1.13 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 8.20 Lac (8,20,490) | 22.48% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 8.27 Lac (8,27,372) | 23.5% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 8.34 Lac (8,34,253) | 24.53% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 8.41 Lac (8,41,135) | 25.56% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 8.48 Lac (8,47,804) | 26.55% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 8.54 Lac (8,54,319) | 27.53% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 8.61 Lac (8,60,833) | 28.5% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 8.67 Lac (8,67,347) | 29.47% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 8.74 Lac (8,73,861) | 30.44% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 8.80 Lac (8,80,375) | 31.42% | 0.98 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jaisalmer District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 8.80 Lac (8,80,375), with a male population of 4.66 Lac (4,66,214) and a female population of 4.13 Lac (4,13,392). This reflects a total growth of 31.42% from Jaisalmer District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.03%.