Mizoram is a state in the northeastern region of India. It is the 2nd least populous state in the country. Mizoram was previously part of Assam. Mizoram was granted Union Territory status on 21 January 1972, separating it from Assam. On 20 February 1987, Mizoram was granted full statehood, becoming the 23rd state of India.
As per provisional reports of Census India, the population of Mizoram in 2011 was 1,097,206 (10.97 lakh), and the estimated population of Mizoram in 2026 is 1,275,000 (12.75 lakh)
Future Population Projection
| Year | Population | % Growth |
| 2011 | 1,097,000 | – |
| 2016 | 1,157,000 | 5.47% |
| 2021 | 1,216,000 | 5.10% |
| 2026 | 1,275,000 | 4.61% |
| 2031 | 1,323,000 | 4.01% |
| 2036 | 1,363,000 | 3.02% |
Census 2011-2021
Mizoram has a population growth rate of 12.95% during 2011-2021. Its estimated population in 2021 is 12.19 Lakh*, an increase of around 1.21 lakh from 2011.
| Mizoram | Census 2011 |
| Total Population | 1,097,206 (10.97 Lakh) |
| Male Population | 555,339 |
| Female Population | 541,867 |
| Total Area | 21,087 km2 |
| Area Rank | 25th |
| Population Density | 52/km2 |
| Population Rank | 28th |
| Average Literacy (%) | 91.3 % |
| Sex Ratio | 976 |
| Capital City | Aizawl |
| Formation | 20 February 1987 |
Mizoram Historical Population
The population of Mizoram has increased steadily over the last century. In 1901, the state had a population of only about 82 thousand, reflecting its remote and sparsely inhabited hill regions. Over the decades, population growth accelerated due to better healthcare, improved connectivity, and administrative development. By the 2011 Census, Mizoram’s population had crossed 10.9 lakh, with the highest growth recorded between 1971 and 1981, when the population increased by nearly 48.5%.
| Year | Population | Decadal Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 82,434 | — |
| 1911 | 91,204 | +10.6% |
| 1921 | 98,406 | +7.9% |
| 1931 | 124,404 | +26.4% |
| 1941 | 152,786 | +22.8% |
| 1951 | 196,202 | +28.4% |
| 1961 | 266,063 | +35.6% |
| 1971 | 332,390 | +24.9% |
| 1981 | 493,757 | +48.5% |
| 1991 | 689,573 | +39.7% |
| 2001 | 888,573 | +28.9% |
| 2011 | 1,091,014 | +22.8% |
Source: Census of India
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