Demographic data table of Sikkim

  • The population of Sikkim State is 6.11 Lakh, with a male population of 3.23 Lakh and a female population of 2.88 Lakh.
  • The total Sex raio of Sikkim is 890/1000 which is lower than India's sex ratio of 943/1000.
  • The state has a literacy rate of 81.42%, which is higher than the national average literacy rate of 74.04%.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the state is higher in comparison to that of India.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the state is lower in comparison to that of India.
Total Population 6.11 L 3.23 L 2.88 L

Population of Sikkim out of India

Sikkim
India

Population of Sikkim out of India

Facts
  • Total population of Sikkim is 6,10,577.
  • Sikkim is the 31st most populated state in India.
  • 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 Population 4.57 L 2.43 L 2.14 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 L 80,273 73,305

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 Ratio 890 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 Ratio 882 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 Ratio 913 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 Literacy 78.95% 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 Literacy 88.71% 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) 64,111 32,761 31,350

    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) 49,218 25,061 24,157

    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) 14,893 7,700 7,193

    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 Ratio 50.47% 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 Ratio 53.34% 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 Ratio 41.9% 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.
    Total household 1.29 L -- --
    Rural household 93,288 -- --
    Urban household 35,718 -- --
    Scheduled castes 28,275 14,454 13,821
    Rural SC 20,335 10,496 9,839
    Urban SC 7,940 3,958 3,982
    Scheduled Tribe 2.06 L 1.05 L 1.01 L
    Rural ST 1.67 L 86,059 81,087
    Urban ST 39,214 19,202 20,012

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