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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.

NagalandCensus 2011
Total Population1,978,502 (19.78 Lacs )
Male Population1,024,649
Female Population953,853
Total Area16,579 km2 
Area Rank26th
Population Density119/km2
Population Rank25th
Average Literacy (%)79.6 %
Sex Ratio931
Capital CityKohima
Formation1 December 1963
 Source: Census 2011 & *Census Population Estimate report & UIAI for 2021 Estimates
Population of Nagaland 2023