Goa
District-Level Data & Statistics
Population
14.6 Lakh
0.1% of India
Districts
3
Area
3,636 km²
Literacy Rate
79.9%
National: 63.0%
Sex Ratio
973
National: 943
Goa is India's 27th most populous state with a population of 14.6 Lakh spread across 3 districts covering 3,636 sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 79.9%, above the national average of 63.0%. With a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males, it is above the national figure of 943.
Demographics
Indicator
State
National
Population Density
401 /km²
▲
379 /km²
Sex Ratio
973
▲
943
Literacy Rate
79.9%
▲
63.0%
SC Population
1.7%
▼
16.6%
ST Population
10.2%
▲
8.7%
Worker Participation
39.6%
▼
39.8%
Health & Development
Indicator
State
National
Child Stunting
26.9%
▼
33.2%
Child Wasting
20.2%
▲
18.4%
Underweight Children
22.6%
▼
29.1%
Child Anaemia
51.7%
▼
65.2%
Women Anaemia
38.4%
▼
55.3%
Full Vaccination
78.6%
▲
77.4%
Institutional Delivery
99.9%
▲
88.5%
Improved Sanitation
88.0%
▲
72.4%
Clean Cooking Fuel
96.4%
▲
54.6%
Health Insurance
66.7%
▲
41.3%
Safe Drinking Water
98.7%
▲
93.6%
Electricity Access
100.0%
▲
97.0%
Women & Gender
Indicator
State
National
Child Marriage
5.1%
▼
20.6%
Teen Pregnancy
2.8%
▼
6.6%
Female Literacy Gap
0.1%
▼
0.1%
Female Work Gap
0.3%
▲
0.2%
Economy & Infrastructure
Indicator
State
National
MSME Density
113.6 per 1k pop
▲
42.6 per 1k pop
Total MSMEs (avg per district)
45.1k
▼
61.7k
Manufacturing Share
16.9%
▼
24.9%
Governance
Indicator
State
National
Pending Cases
6595 per lakh
▲
3585 per lakh
Cases Delayed (%)
0.1%
▼
0.4%
Monthly Disposal Ratio
0.81
—
0.81
Safety & Crime
Indicator
State
National
SC/ST Atrocities
4.0 per lakh
▼
17.4 per lakh
Domestic Violence
0.0 per lakh
▼
12.6 per lakh
Child Abuse (POCSO)
4.0 per lakh
▼
89.0 per lakh
Cyber Crime
19.0 per lakh
▼
55.7 per lakh
District Rankings
Underweight Children
Highest
1. North Goa
25.8%
2. Kushavati
21.0%
3. South Goa
21.0%
Lowest
1. North Goa
25.8%
2. Kushavati
21.0%
3. South Goa
21.0%
Electricity Access
Highest
1. North Goa
100.0%
2. Kushavati
100.0%
3. South Goa
100.0%
Lowest
1. North Goa
100.0%
2. Kushavati
100.0%
3. South Goa
100.0%
Small Business Density
Highest
1. South Goa
144.0
2. North Goa
83.3
Lowest
1. South Goa
144.0
2. North Goa
83.3
All Districts
3 of 3
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Goa | 6,52,178 | 81.1% | 969 | 460 |
| Kushavati | 5,57,024 | 78.9% | 977 | 363 |
| South Goa | 2,49,343 | 78.9% | 977 | 363 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Goa?
Goa has a population of 14.6 Lakh according to the Census 2011, making it India's 27th most populous state. The population is spread across 3 districts.
How many districts are in Goa?
Goa has 3 districts covering a total area of 3,636 sq km.
Which district in Goa has the highest literacy rate?
North Goa has the highest literacy rate in Goa at 81.1%, compared to the state average of 79.9%.
What is Goa's sex ratio?
Goa has a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males, which is above the national average of 943.
Data Sources
Census 2011
NFHS-5 (2019–21)
NJDG (2024)
CVI (2021)
Ag Census 2015–16
Udyam/MSME (2026)
NCRB SLL (2022)
eRaktKosh (2024)
GOBARdhan (2026)
Town Amenities (2011)