Spiti Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Spiti Population 2026
16,793 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
17,101
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 • 12.2% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 995
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 760
Girls 756
Literacy Gap
15.9% Diff Male Literacy 77.4%
Female Literacy 61.5%
SC Population
536
4.3% of total
ST Population
10,544
84.6% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 57%
Main Workers 4,519
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 2,593
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 56.4%
Cultivators (Farmers) 37.8%
Agricultural Laborers 5.6%
Household Industries 0.2%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Spiti in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Spiti in 2026 is 16,765. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Spiti? ▼
The literacy rate of Spiti is 70.05% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Spiti? ▼
The sex ratio of Spiti is 862 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Spiti in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Spiti in 2027 is 17,101. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Spiti population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Spiti. The Census 2011 population was 12,457. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Spiti in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Spiti had a total population of 12,457. This comprised 6,691 males and 5,766 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Lahul & Spiti District
#1 of 3
By population size
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Rank in Himachal Pradesh
#110 of 117
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Spiti | Lahul & Spiti Avg | Himachal Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 70.05% | 69.01% ↑ 1.0%
| 71.92% ↓ 1.9%
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| Sex Ratio | 862 | 911 ↓ 49 | 975 ↓ 113 |
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