Kerala Statistics
Aggregated Census 2011 Data for the State
Kerala has a total population of 3,34,06,061 as per the 2011 Census. The state is divided into 14 districts. The census reveals that 47.70% of the population lives in urban areas while 52.30% resides in rural villages.
- Total Population
- 3,34,06,061
- Avg Literacy Rate
- 94%
- Avg Sex Ratio
- 1084
- Urban / Rural
- 47.7% / 52.3%
Demographic Profile
The average literacy rate in Kerala is 94%. The gender ratio stands at 1084 females per 1000 males.
The Scheduled Caste population in Kerala is 30,39,573, while Scheduled Tribes account for 4,84,839.
Workforce breakdown
In terms of workforce, Kerala has 1,16,19,063 total workers, with 80.30% being Main Workers.
- Main Workers
- 93,29,747
- Marginal Workers
- 22,89,316
- Non-Workers
- 2,17,86,998
Districts in Kerala (14)
Malappuram
#Population: 41,12,920
Literacy: 80.51%
Thiruvananthapuram
#Population: 33,01,427
Literacy: 84.37%
Ernakulam
#Population: 32,82,388
Literacy: 87%
Thrissur
#Population: 31,21,200
Literacy: 85.82%
Kozhikode
#Population: 30,86,293
Literacy: 84.74%
Palakkad
#Population: 28,09,934
Literacy: 79.7%
Kollam
#Population: 26,35,375
Literacy: 85.01%
Kannur
#Population: 25,23,003
Literacy: 84.76%
Alappuzha
#Population: 21,27,789
Literacy: 87.08%
Kottayam
#Population: 19,74,551
Literacy: 88.62%
Kasaragod
#Population: 13,07,375
Literacy: 79.36%
Pathanamthitta
#Population: 11,97,412
Literacy: 88.74%
Idukki
#Population: 11,08,974
Literacy: 83.23%
Wayanad
#Population: 8,17,420
Literacy: 78.98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kerala according to Census 2011?
As per the Census 2011, Kerala has a total population of 3,34,06,061. Out of this, 1,60,27,412 are males and 1,73,78,649 are females.
What is the literacy rate of Kerala?
The literacy rate of Kerala is 94% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at N/A% while female literacy is N/A%.
How many districts are there in Kerala?
Kerala has 14 districts as per the administrative divisions during Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Kerala?
The sex ratio of Kerala is 1084 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is comparable to or above the national average.