Population of Nagaland 2023
Nagaland is a state in the northeastern region of India. It is one of the smallest states in India. Nagaland became the 16th state of India on 1 December 1963. As per provisional reports of Census India, the population of Nagaland in 2011 is 1,978,502 (19.78 Lakh) and the projected population of Nagaland in 2023 is 2,238,000 (22.38 lakh)
Census 2011-2021
Nagaland has a population growth rate during 2011-2021 of 13.71%. Its estimated population in 2021 is 22 lakhs* an increase of around 3.22 lakhs from 2011.
| Nagaland | Census 2011 |
| Total Population | 1,978,502 (19.78 Lacs ) |
| Male Population | 1,024,649 |
| Female Population | 953,853 |
| Total Area | 16,579 km2 |
| Area Rank | 26th |
| Population Density | 119/km2 |
| Population Rank | 25th |
| Average Literacy (%) | 79.6 % |
| Sex Ratio | 931 |
| Capital City | Kohima |
| Formation | 1 December 1963 |
Source: Census 2011 & *Census Population Estimate report & UIAI for 2021 Estimates
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