Districts in Sikkim State

Sikkim Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sikkim State has a population of 6.11 Lac (6,10,577) with 3.23 Lac (3,23,070) males and 2.88 Lac (2,87,507) females.The sex ratio in Sikkim is 890, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sikkim State is 64.11 k (64,111) which is 10.5% of Sikkim State overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sikkim State is 957 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Sikkim State is listed as part of the North East region of India .

6.11 Lac

Toatl Population

3.23 Lac

Male Population

2.88 Lac

Female Population

Sikkim Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sikkim State current estimated population is projected to be 6.95 Lac (6,95,104), indicating a 13.84% increased from Sikkim's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.66 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.28 Lac.

Sikkim Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sikkim State estimated population is projected to be 7.01 Lac (7,01,070), projecting a 14.82% increased from Sikkim's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.69 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.32 Lac.

Sikkim Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Sikkim State, with a total Hindu population of 3.53 Lac (3,52,662), accounting for 57.76% of the Sikkim State population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.90 Lac (1,89,972), and the Hindu female population is around 1.63 Lac (1,62,690).

Sikkim Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Sikkim State, with a total Buddhist population of 1.67 Lac (1,67,216), accounting for 27.39% of the Sikkim State population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 85.30 k (85,302), and the Buddhist female population is around 81.91 k (81,914).

Sikkim Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu3,52,66257.76%
Buddhist1,67,21627.39%
Christian60,5229.91%
Other religions and persuasions16,3002.67%
Muslim9,8671.62%
Sikh1,8680.31%
Religion not stated1,8280.3%
Jain3140.05%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Sikkim Urban Population

The Urban population of Sikkim State is 1.54 Lac (1,53,578), with 80.27 k (80,273) being males and 73.31 k (73,305) being females, making up 25.15% of the Sikkim total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 914 females for every 1000 males.

Sikkim Rural Population

The Rural population of Sikkim State is 4.57 Lac (4,56,999), with 2.43 Lac (2,42,797) being males and 2.14 Lac (2,14,202) being females, making up 74.85% of the Sikkim total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 883 females for every 1000 males.

Sikkim Literacy Rate

Sikkim State has a literacy rate of 81.42% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sikkim State is 86.55 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sikkim State is 75.61 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sikkim State's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.71%, while in the rural regions of Sikkim State, it is around 78.95%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sikkim

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 81.42 86.55 75.61
Urban Area 88.71 92.35 84.7
Rural Area 78.95 84.62 72.45

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sikkim

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 81.96 87.21 75.75
Buddhist 80.42 85.53 75.1
Christian 82.12 86.64 77.6
Other religions and persuasions 78.78 85.23 72.04

Sikkim Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sikkim State is 28.28 k (28,275) with 14.45 k (14,454) males and 13.82 k (13,821) females, which is 4.63% of Sikkim State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 957 females for every 1000 males.

Sikkim Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sikkim State is 2.06 Lac (2,06,360) with 1.05 Lac (1,05,261) males and 1.01 Lac (1,01,099) females, which is 33.8% of Sikkim State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Sikkim Slum Population

Slum Population in Sikkim State is 31.38 k (31,378) with 16.22 k (16,216) males and 15.16 k (15,162) females, which is 5.14% of Sikkim State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Slum Population is 936 females for every 1000 males, and the Total Number of Slum households in Sikkim State are 7.20 k (7,203).

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sikkim

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 890
Urban Area 914
Rural Area 883

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sikkim

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 857
Buddhist 961
Christian 999
Other religions and persuasions 959

Sikkim Area & Households

The Total Area of Sikkim State is 7,096 Square KM, with a population density of 86 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sikkim State are 9 and the Total Number of Villages in Sikkim State are 451.The Total Number of households in Sikkim State are 1.29 Lac(1,29,006).

Sikkim Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sikkim State, there are about 3.08 Lac (3,08,138) workers, making up nearly 50.47% of the Sikkim State total population. Out of these, around 1.94 Lac (1,94,358) are male workers, and about 1.14 Lac (1,13,780) are female workers.

Sikkim - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Sikkim state's demographic journey reflects both its unique identity and its role within India's larger narrative. From an initial count of 59,014, the state has experienced varied growth patterns, reaching a total of 6,10,577 by the dataset's conclusion.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 50.77% 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 24.79%.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.

Sikkim State population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 59,014 to 6,10,577.
  • The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 50.77%.
  • 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 59.01 k ----- ----- 30.80 k 28.22 k
1911 87.92 k 28.91 k 48.98159759 45.06 k 42.86 k
1921 81.72 k -6.20 k -7.050727934 41.49 k 40.23 k
1931 1.10 Lac 28.09 k 34.36937874 55.83 k 53.98 k
1941 1.22 Lac 11.71 k 10.66588955 63.29 k 58.23 k
1951 1.38 Lac 16.21 k 13.33525346 72.21 k 65.52 k
1961 1.62 Lac 24.46 k 17.76293338 85.19 k 77.00 k
1971 2.10 Lac 47.65 k 29.38177065 1.13 Lac 97.18 k
1981 3.16 Lac 1.07 Lac 50.77224401 1.72 Lac 1.44 Lac
1991 4.06 Lac 90.07 k 28.469112 2.16 Lac 1.90 Lac
2001 5.41 Lac 1.34 Lac 33.06475224 2.88 Lac 2.52 Lac
2011 6.11 Lac 69.73 k 12.89190553 3.23 Lac 2.88 Lac

Historical Population of Sikkim by Census Year 1901-2011

Sikkim - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 6.95 Lac (6,95,104) 13.84%
2025 7.01 Lac (7,01,070) 14.82% 0.98 %
2026 7.07 Lac (7,07,037) 15.8% 0.98 %
2027 7.12 Lac (7,12,009) 16.61% 0.81 %
2028 7.18 Lac (7,17,975) 17.59% 0.98 %
2029 7.24 Lac (7,23,942) 18.57% 0.98 %
2030 7.29 Lac (7,28,914) 19.38% 0.81 %
2031 7.34 Lac (7,33,886) 20.2% 0.82 %
2032 7.39 Lac (7,38,858) 21.01% 0.81 %
2033 7.43 Lac (7,42,836) 21.66% 0.65 %
2034 7.48 Lac (7,47,808) 22.48% 0.82 %
2035 7.52 Lac (7,51,786) 23.13% 0.65 %
2036 7.57 Lac (7,56,758) 23.94% 0.81 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sikkim State's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.57 Lac (7,56,758), with a male population of 3.97 Lac (3,96,631) and a female population of 3.60 Lac (3,60,130). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Sikkim State's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.

Sikkim Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sikkim is 6.11 Lac (6,10,577).

The estimated population of Sikkim in 2024 is approximately 6.95 Lac (6,95,104).

Hindu constitute 57.76% of Sikkim population, amounting to approximately 3.53 Lac (3,52,662) people.

Buddhist constitute 27.39% of Sikkim population, totaling around 1.67 Lac (1,67,216) people.

Hindu: 57.76%, Buddhist: 27.39%, Christian: 9.91%, Other religions and persuasions: 2.67%, Muslim: 1.62%, Sikh: 0.31%, Religion not stated: 0.3%, Jain: 0.05%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sikkim is 28.28 k (4.63%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.06 Lac (33.8%).

In Sikkim, 1.54 Lac (25.15%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 4.57 Lac (74.85%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sikkim is 81.42%, with male literacy at 86.55% and female literacy at 75.61%.

The sex ratio in Sikkim is 890 females for every 1000 males.

Sikkim population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.84% up to 2036.