0.05% of the total population of India lives in Sikkim.
As per the latest official census(2011), India's total population is 121.09 Crore.
Male population: 3,23,070
Percentage:
Female population: 2,87,507
Percentage:
Rural Population4.57 L2.43 L2.14 L
Rural population of Sikkim out of total population.
Rural Sikkim
Total Sikkim
Rural population of Sikkim out of total population.
Facts
Rural population of Sikkim is 4,56,999.
74.85% of the total population of Sikkim live in rural area.
As per the latest official census(2011), India's rural population is 83.37 Crore.
Rural Male population: 2,42,797
Percentage:
Rural Female population: 2,14,202
Percentage:
Urban Population 1.54 L80,27373,305
Urban population of Sikkim out of total population.
Urban Sikkim
Total Sikkim
Urban population of Sikkim out of total population.
Facts
Urban population of Sikkim is 1,53,578.
25.15% of the total population of Sikkim live in urban area.
As per the latest official census(2011), India's urban population is 37.71 Crore.
Urban Male population: 80,273
Percentage:
Urban Female population: 73,305
Percentage:
Total Sex Ratio890 52.91%47.09%
Sex ratio graph of Sikkim
Facts
The sex ratio of Sikkim is 890/1000.
Sikkim stands at 29th position in India in terms of sex ratio.
West Sikkim district has the highest sex ratio in Sikkim which is 942/1000.
Sikkim's sex ratio is below the sex ratio of 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 Ratio882 53.13%46.87%
Sex ratio graph of Sikkim
Facts
The rural sex ratio of Sikkim is 882/1000.
Sikkim stands at 30th position in India in terms of rural sex ratio.
West Sikkim district has the highest rural sex ratio in Sikkim which is 943/1000.
Sikkim's rural sex ratio is below the rural sex ratio of 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 Ratio913 52.27%47.73%
Sex ratio graph of Sikkim
Facts
The urban sex ratio of Sikkim is 913/1000.
Sikkim stands at 18th position in India in terms of urban sex ratio.
South Sikkim district has the highest urban sex ratio in Sikkim which is 959/1000.
Sikkim's urban sex ratio is below the urban sex ratio of 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 81.42% 86.55%75.61%
Literacy rate graph of Sikkim
Sikkim's Average
Facts
The litearcy rate of Sikkim is 81.42% which ranks at 12th position in India.
Sikkim's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India(74.04%)
Male and Female literacy rate is 86.55% and 75.61% 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 Literacy78.95% 84.62%72.45%
Rural literacy rate graph of Sikkim
Sikkim's Rural
Facts
The rural litearcy rate of Sikkim is 78.95% which ranks at 11th position in India.
Sikkim's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India(70.07%)
Male and Female literacy rate is 84.62% and 72.45% 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 Literacy88.71% 92.35%84.7%
Urban literacy rate graph of Sikkim
Sikkim's Rural
Facts
The rural litearcy rate of Sikkim is 88.71% which ranks at 11th position in India.
Sikkim's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India(85.78%)
Male and Female literacy rate is 92.35% and 84.7% respectively.
Male literacy:
Female literacy:
What is Urban Literacy Rate?
Urban literacy rate in India refers to the percentage of the urban population aged 7 years and above who can read and write with understanding a simple text in any language.
Children age(0-6)64,11132,76131,350
Children population out of the total population of Sikkim
Children population
Total population
Children population out of the total population of Sikkim
Facts
Out of 6.11 Lakh people of Sikkim, 64,111 are children.
With 10.5%, Sikkim stands at 32nd rank in terms of the percentage of children.
Total male population of Sikkim is 3.23 Lakh out of which 32,761 or 10.14% are children.
Total female population of Sikkim is 2.88 Lakh out of which 31,350 or 10.9% are children.
Male children : 32,761
Female children: 31,350
Male and Female children out of total children
Rural children (0-6)49,21825,06124,157
Rural children population out of the total rural population of Sikkim
Rural children population
Rural population
Rural children population out of the total rural population of Sikkim
Facts
Out of rural population of Sikkim i.e, 4.57 Lakh people, 49,218 are children.
With 10.77%, Sikkim stands at 32nd rank in terms of the percentage of children in rural area.
Rural male population of Sikkim is 2.43 Lakh out of which 25,061 or 10.32% are children.
Rural female population of Sikkim is 2.14 Lakh out of which 24,157 or 11.28% are children.
Rural Male children: 25,061
Rural Female children: 24,157
Male and Female children out of rural children
Urban children (0-6)14,8937,7007,193
Urban children population out of the total urban population of Sikkim
Urban children population
Urban population
Urban children population out of the total urban population of Sikkim
Facts
Out of urban population of Sikkim i.e, 1.54 Lakh people, 14,893 are children.
With 9.7%, Sikkim stands at 31st rank in terms of the percentage of children in urban area.
Urban male population of Sikkim is 80,273 out of which 7,700 or 9.59% are children.
Urban female population of Sikkim is 73,305 out of which 7,193 or 9.81% are children.
Urban Male children: 7,700
Urban Female children: 7,193
Male and Female children out of urban children
Religious graph of Sikkim
*Religions with population percentage around 1-2% are included in the above graph.
Hindu
57.76%
Muslim
1.62%
Sikh
0.31%
Christian
9.91%
Buddhism
27.39%
Jainism
0.05%
Others
2.67%
NA
0.3%
Worker Ratio50.47% 60.16%39.57%
Worker population ratio graph of Sikkim
Worker population ratio: 50.47%
Worker population ratio rank: 2nd
Facts
Sikkim's worker population ratio(WPR) is 50.47%; in other words, 50.47% of the population is employed.
The WPR of Sikkim is lower than the WPR of Sikkim and higher than the WPR of India.
Male WPR in Sikkim is 60.16% while female WPR is 39.57%.
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 Ratio53.34% 61.03%44.63%
Rural worker population ratio graph of Sikkim
Rural worker population ratio: 53.34%
Rural worker population ratio rank: 2nd
Facts
Sikkim's rural worker population ratio(WPR) is 53.34%; in other words, 53.34% of the rural population who are in the working age are employed.
The rural WPR of Sikkim is lower than the rural WPR of Sikkim and higher than the rural WPR of India.
Male WPR in rural Sikkim is 61.03% while female WPR is 44.63%.
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 Ratio41.9% 57.52%24.8%
Urban worker population ratio graph of Sikkim
Urban worker population ratio: 41.9%
Urban worker population ratio rank: 3rd
Overview
Sikkim's urban worker population ratio(WPR) is 41.9%; in other words, 41.9% of the urban population who are in the working age are employed.
The urban WPR of Sikkim is lower than the urban WPR of Sikkim and higher than the urban WPR of India.
Male WPR in urban Sikkim is 57.52% while female WPR is 24.8%.
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.