Great Nicobar Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Great Nicobar Population 2026
11,298 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
11,486
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 11.2% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 922
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 487
Girls 449
Literacy Gap
10.7% Diff Male Literacy 74.9%
Female Literacy 64.2%
SC Population
0
0.0% of total
ST Population
1,214
14.5% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 46%
Main Workers 3,350
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 491
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 91.6%
Cultivators (Farmers) 4.4%
Agricultural Laborers 3.4%
Household Industries 0.6%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Great Nicobar in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Great Nicobar in 2026 is 11,261. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Great Nicobar? ▼
The literacy rate of Great Nicobar is 70.62% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Great Nicobar? ▼
The sex ratio of Great Nicobar is 665 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Great Nicobar in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Great Nicobar in 2027 is 11,486. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Great Nicobar population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Great Nicobar. The Census 2011 population was 8,367. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Great Nicobar in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Great Nicobar had a total population of 8,367. This comprised 5,025 males and 3,342 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Nicobars District
#3 of 3
By population size
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Rank in Andaman Nicobar Islands
#9 of 9
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Great Nicobar | Nicobars Avg | Andaman Nicobar Islands Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 70.62% | 68.44% ↑ 2.2%
| 73.66% ↓ 3.0%
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| Sex Ratio | 665 | 760 ↓ 95 | 858 ↓ 193 |