Goa Population: 2011 Census Data and Demographics

According to the 2011 Census of India (latest official), Goa's population was 1,458,545.

Key Demographics

• Growth (2001–2011): +8.23% (from 1,347,668)
• Population Density: 394 persons/km²
• Sex Ratio: 951 females per 1,000 males
• Literacy Rate: 88.7% (male 92.6%, female 84.7%)
• Urbanization: 62.2% (highest among Indian states)

Context

Goa is India's smallest state by area (3,702 km²) but has the highest GDP per capita. The population is concentrated in the coastal talukas (North Goa: Panaji, Mapusa, Calangute; South Goa: Margao, Vasco da Gama). The next census (delayed from 2021) will reflect post-pandemic migration and tourism-driven growth.