Demographic data table of Ernakulam

  • The population of Ernakulam district is 32.82 Lakh, with a male population of 16.20 Lakh and a female population of 16.63 Lakh.
  • The total Sex raio of Ernakulam is 1027/1000 which is higher than India's sex ratio of 943/1000.
  • The district has a literacy rate of 95.89%, which is higher than the national literacy rate of 74.04%.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is higher in comparison to that of India.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is lower in comparison to that of India.
Total Population 32.82 L 16.20 L 16.63 L

Population of Ernakulam out of Kerala

Ernakulam
Kerala

Population of Ernakulam out of Kerala

Facts
  • Total population of Ernakulam is 32,82,388.
  • Ernakulam is the 3rd most populated district in Kerala.
  • 9.83% of the total population of Kerala lives in Ernakulam.
  • Kerala's total population is 3.34 Crore.

Male population: 16,19,557

Percentage:

Female population: 16,62,831

Percentage:
Rural Population 10.48 L 5.19 L 5.30 L

Population of Ernakulam out of Kerala

Rural population
Total population

Rural population of Ernakulam out of total.

Facts
  • Rural population of Ernakulam is 10,48,025.
  • 31.93% of the total population of Ernakulam lives in rural area.
  • 52.3% of the total population of Kerala lives in rural area.
  • Kerala's rural population is 1.75 Crore.

Rural male population: 5,18,510

Percentage:

Rural female population: 5,29,515

Percentage:
Urban Population 22.34 L 11.01 L 11.33 L

Population of Ernakulam out of Kerala

Urban population
Total population

Urban population of Ernakulam out of total.

Facts
  • Urban population of Ernakulam is 22,34,363.
  • 68.07% of the total population of Ernakulam lives in urban area.
  • 47.7% of the total population of Kerala lives in urban area.
  • Kerala's urban population is 1.59 Crore.

Male population: 11,01,047

Percentage:

Female population: 11,33,316

Percentage:
Total Sex Ratio 1,027 49.34% 50.66%
Sex ratio graph of Ernakulam
Facts
  • The sex ratio of Ernakulam is 1027/1000.
  • In terms of sex ratio, Ernakulam stands at 13th position out of 14 districts of Kerala.
  • Ernakulam's sex ratio is below the sex ratio of Kerala.
  • Ernakulam's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of India.
Sex Ratio Comparison
1084

Kerala

1027

Ernakulam

943

India

What is Sex ratio?
  • Sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in a given population.
  • It is expressed as the number of females per 1000 males.
  • In many regions, the sex ratio can be skewed due to various factors such as gender-based discrimination, sex-selective abortions, and other social and cultural factors.
  • Rural Sex Ratio 1,021 49.47% 50.53%
    Rural Sex ratio graph of Ernakulam
    Facts
    • The rural sex ratio of Ernakulam is 1021/1000.
    • In terms of rural sex ratio, Ernakulam stands at 13th position out of 14 districts of Kerala.
    • Ernakulam's rural sex ratio is below the sex ratio of Kerala.
    • Ernakulam's rural sex ratio is above the rural sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(rural)
    1078

    Kerala

    1021

    Ernakulam

    949

    India

    What is Rural Sex Ratio?

  • Rural sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in rural areas or villages.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given rural population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A healthy and balanced sex ratio in rural areas is essential for the overall development of a community.
  • Urban Sex Ratio 1,029 49.28% 50.72%
    Urban Sex ratio graph of Ernakulam
    Facts
    • The urban sex ratio of Ernakulam is 1029/1000.
    • In terms of urban sex ratio, Ernakulam stands at 14th position out of 14 districts of Kerala.
    • Ernakulam's urban sex ratio is below the sex ratio of Kerala.
    • Ernakulam's urban sex ratio is above the urban sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(urban)
    1091

    Kerala

    1029

    Ernakulam

    929

    India

    What is Urban Sex Ratio?

  • Urban sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in urban areas or cities.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given urban population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A balanced and healthy sex ratio in urban areas is important for the sustainable development of a city.
  • Literacy Rate 95.89% 97.36% 94.46%
    Literacy rate graph of Ernakulam
    Kerala's literacy
    Facts
    • The litearcy rate of Ernakulam is 95.89% which ranks at 3rd position out of 14 districts of Kerala.
    • Ernakulam's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of Kerala (94%)
    • Ernakulam's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (74.04%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 97.36% and 94.46% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is literacy rate?

  • Literacy rate is a measure of the percentage of the population who can read and write in a particular language.
  • Literacy rate is an important statistic that reflects the educational level of the population.
  • Rural Literacy 95.18% 96.86% 93.54%
    Rural literacy rate graph of Ernakulam
    Kerala's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Ernakulam is 95.18% which ranks at 4th position out of 14 districts of Kerala.
    • Ernakulam's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of Kerala (92.98%)
    • Ernakulam's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (70.07%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 96.86% and 93.54% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is rural literacy rate?
  • Rural literacy rate refers to the percentage of people living in rural areas who are able to read and write.
  • The rural literacy rate varies widely depending on the country or region. In general, rural literacy rates tend to be lower than urban literacy rates due to factors such as lack of access to education, poverty, and cultural barriers.
  • It's important to note that rural literacy rates are constantly changing due to factors such as government policies, economic conditions, and social norms.
  • Urban Literacy 96.22% 97.6% 94.9%
    Urban literacy rate graph of Ernakulam
    Kerala's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Ernakulam is 96.22% which ranks at 3rd position out of 14 districts of Kerala.
    • Ernakulam's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of Kerala (95.11%)
    • Ernakulam's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (85.78%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 97.6% and 94.9% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is Urban Literacy Rate?
  • The urban literacy rate in India refers to the percentage of the urban population who are able to read and write.
  • According to the 2011 Census of India, the urban literacy rate in India is 84.1%, which is significantly higher than the rural literacy rate of 68.9%.
  • The higher urban literacy rate is attributed to various factors, including better access to education, higher levels of economic development, and greater exposure to modern modes of communication.
  • Children age(0-6) 3.04 L 1.55 L 1.49 L

    Children population out of the total population of Ernakulam

    Children population
    Total population

    Children population out of the total population of Ernakulam

    Facts
    • Out of 32.82 Lakh people of Ernakulam, 3,04,242 are children.
    • With 9.27%, Ernakulam stands at 11th rank out of 14 in terms of the percentage of children.
    • Total male population of Ernakulam is 16.20 Lakh out of which 1.55 Lakh or 9.58% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Total female population of Ernakulam is 16.63 Lakh out of which 1.49 Lakh or 8.96% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 1,55,182

    Female children: 1,49,060

    Male and Female children out of total children
    Rural children (0-6) 93,614 47,778 45,836

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Ernakulam

    Rural children population
    Rural population

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Ernakulam

    Facts
    • Out of 10.48 Lakh rural people of Ernakulam, 93,614 are children.
    • With 8.93%, Ernakulam stands at 12th rank out of 14 in terms of the percentage of children in rural area.
    • Rural male population of Ernakulam is 16.20 Lakh out of which 47,778 or 9.21% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Rural female population of Ernakulam is 16.63 Lakh out of which 45,836 or 8.66% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 47,778

    Female children: 45,836

    Male and Female children out of rural children
    Urban children (0-6) 2.11 L 1.07 L 1.03 L

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Ernakulam

    Urban children population
    Urban population

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Ernakulam

    Facts
    • Out of 32.82 Lakh urban people of Ernakulam, 2,10,628 are children.
    • With 9.43%, Ernakulam stands at 10th rank out of 14 in terms of the percentage of children in urban area.
    • Urban male population of Ernakulam is 16.20 Lakh out of which 1.07 Lakh or 9.75% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Urban female population of Ernakulam is 16.63 Lakh out of which 1.03 Lakh or 9.11% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 1,07,404

    Female children: 1,03,224

    Male and Female children out of urban children

    Religious graph of Ernakulam

    *Religions comprising 1-2% of the population are depicted in the graph above.

    Hindu 45.99% Muslim 15.67%
    Sikh 0.03% Christian 38.03%
    Buddhism 0.02% Jainism 0.04%
    Others 0.03% NA 0.2%
    Worker Ratio 38.06% 56.39% 20.21%
    Worker population ratio graph of Ernakulam
    Worker population ratio: 38.06%
    Worker population ratio rank: 3rd/14
    Facts
    • Ernakulam's worker population ratio(WPR) is 38.06%; in other words, 38.06% of the population is employed.
    • The WPR of Ernakulam is higher than the WPR of Kerala and lower than the WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in Ernakulam is 56.39% while female WPR is 20.21%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Worker population ratio?
    The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is the percentage of the total population that is employed, with respect to the working-age population (usually defined as those aged 15 to 59 years). It is an important indicator of the economic activity and employment situation in a country.
    Rural Worker Ratio 39.88% 57.37% 22.76%
    Rural worker population ratio graph of Ernakulam
    Rural worker population ratio: 39.88%
    Rural worker population ratio rank: 3rd/14
    Facts
    • Ernakulam's rural worker population ratio(WPR) is 39.88%; in other words, 39.88% of the rural population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The rural WPR of Ernakulam is higher than the rural WPR of Kerala and lower than the rural WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in rural Ernakulam is 57.37% while female WPR is 22.76%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Rural worker population ratio?
    Rural working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Urban Worker Ratio 37.21% 55.93% 19.02%
    Urban worker population ratio graph of Ernakulam
    Urban worker population ratio: 37.21%
    Urban worker population ratio rank: 3rd/14
    Facts
    • Ernakulam's urban worker population ratio(WPR) is 37.21%; in other words, 37.21% of the urban population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The urban WPR of Ernakulam is higher than the urban WPR of Kerala and higher than the urban WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in urban Ernakulam is 55.93% while female WPR is 19.02%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Urban worker population ratio?
    Urban working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Total household 8.14 L -- --
    Rural household 2.60 L -- --
    Urban household 5.54 L -- --
    Scheduled castes 2.68 L 1.32 L 1.37 L
    Rural SC 1.02 L 50,258 52,145
    Urban SC 1.66 L 81,315 84,693
    Scheduled Tribes 16,559 8,349 8,210
    Rural ST 8,324 4,225 4,099
    Urban ST 8,235 4,124 4,111

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