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Demographics Dashboard — Kerala
Population Density Age & Sex Population Growth Population Size Elderly Population
1. Population Density
Population Density in Kerala (1951–2011)
Source: Census of India (1951–2011), Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India
Indicator Definition

Population density is defined as the number of people living per unit of geographical area, measured in persons per sq. km.

Densely Populated District( census 2011)
Thiruvanathapuram 1509 sq. km
Least densely populated District( census 2011)
Idukki 254
Kerala Population Density 2011
860 sq. km
Key Specialties of Kerala

The population density of Kerala is approximately 860 per sq.km based on the 2011 census. This is significantly higher than the national average and makes Kerala one of the most densely populated states in India.

Kerala Population Density Trend (1951–2011)
Population Density Map — Kerala Districts (1951–2011)
1951
Density (persons/km²)
501600
2. Population Pyramid
Age-sex composition
Source: Census of India (1991–2011), Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India
Indicator Definition

It is a fundamental demographic measure that shows how many males and females are in various age group. Age pyramid (or population pyramid) is a graphical representation that visually displays the age sex composition, showing the population's age structure, with males on the left and females on the right.

Child Population (0-14) 2011
23%
Working Age (15-59) 2011
64%
Elderly (60+) 2011
13%
Key Specialties of Kerala

Kerala's population pyramid shows a distinct aging trend with a narrowing base and expanding upper tiers, indicating declining fertility rates and increasing life expectancy. This demographic transition positions Kerala ahead of most Indian states.

Kerala State - Age-Sex Population Pyramid (1991)
Male
Female
Population Pyramid - Thiruvananthapuram
1991
Male
Female
3. Population Growth
Percentage Change of change(1911–2011)
Source: Census of India, Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India
Indicator Definition

The change in size of population is called population growth. The term growth is used irrespective of whether the change is negative or positive.

Decadal population growth Pathanamthitta
- 2.97%
Decadal population growth Idukki
-1.79%
Decadal population growth Kerala
+4.91%
Key Specialties of Kerala

The population growth trend shows that Kerala is moving towards zero population growth or even negative population growth.

District-wise Population Growth
Percentage Change in Kerala Population
4.Population Size
Population Distribution (1971–2011)
Source: Census of India (1971–2011), Report of the Technical Group on Population Projections, National Commission on Population, MoHFW (2019)
Indicator Definition

Population size is defined as the size of an ideal population.

Kerala Projected Population 2036(in thousand)
Male :17775
Kerala Projected Population 2036(in thousand)
Female:19174
Kerala Projected Population 2036(in thousand)
Total:36949
Key Specialties of Kerala

Malappuram has the highest population among Kerala's districts, while Wayanad has the lowest.

District-wise Population Distribution – Male & Female (1971–2011)
Kerala Projected Population (2011–2036)
5. Elderly Population
Elderly Population
Source: Census of India (2001,2011), Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India.
Indicator Definition

Elderly population refers to individuals aged 60 years and above. This demographic indicator is crucial for understanding aging trends, healthcare needs, and social security planning in a population.

Elderly Population Kerala Year-2021(in thousand)
5853(16%)
Elderly Population Kerala Year-2026(in thousand)
6768(19%)
Elderly Population Kerala Year-2036(in thousand)
8418(23%)
Key Specialties of Kerala

Kerala has a significantly higher proportion of elderly population compared to the national average, reflecting advanced demographic transition with declining fertility rates and increasing life expectancy. This aging trend has important implications for healthcare, pension systems, and social care infrastructure.

District-wise Elderly Population (60+): 2001 & 2011
Proportion of Elderly (60+): Kerala vs India
2011
Male
Female
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