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Andhra Pradesh Population | Sex Ratio | Literacy

As per details from Census 2011, Andhra Pradesh has population of 8.46 Crores, an increase from figure of 7.62 Crore in 2001 census. Total population of Andhra Pradesh as per lastest census data is 84,580,777 of which male and female are 42,442,146 and 42,138,631 respectively. In 2001, total population was 76,210,007 in which males were 38,527,413 while females were 37,682,594. The total population growth in this decade was 10.98 percent while in previous decade it was 13.86 percent. The population of Andhra Pradesh forms 6.99 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 7.41 percent.

Andhra Pradesh Sex Ratio 2024

Sex Ratio in Andhra Pradesh is 993 i.e. for each 1000 male, which is below national average of 940 as per latest census. In 2001, the sex ratio of female was 978 per 1000 males in Andhra Pradesh.

Andhra Pradesh Literacy Rate 2024

Literacy rate in Andhra Pradesh has seen upward trend and is 67.02 percent as per latest population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 74.88 percent while female literacy is at 59.15 percent.

Andhra Pradesh 2023 - 2024 Population

What is the population of Andhra Pradesh in 2024 ? The last census of Andhra Pradesh was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we do have projection of Andhra Pradesh 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 8.46 Crores 84,580,777
2021 9.30 Crores 92,990,000
2022 9.38 Crores 93,820,000
2023 9.46 Crores 94,550,000

Andhra Pradesh Religion wise Population 2024

Hinduism is majority religion in state of Andhra Pradesh with 88.46 % followers. Islam is second most popular religion in state of Andhra Pradesh with approximately 9.56 % following it. In Andhra Pradesh state, Christinity is followed by 1.34 %, Jainism by 0.06 %, Sikhism by 0.05 % and Buddhism by 0.05 %. Around 0.01 % stated 'Other Religion', approximately 0.48 % stated 'No Particular Religion'.

Description Percentage
Hindu 88.46 %
Muslim 9.56 %
Christian 1.34 %

Andhra Pradesh Population Data

Description 2011 2001
Approximate Population 8.46 Crores 7.62 Crore
Actual Population 84,580,777 76,210,007
Male 42,442,146 38,527,413
Female 42,138,631 37,682,594
Population Growth 10.98% 13.86%
Percantage of total Population 6.99% 7.41%
Sex Ratio 993 978
Child Sex Ratio 939 961
Density/km2 308 277
Area(Km 2) 275,045 275,045
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 9,142,802 10,171,857
Literacy 67.02 % 60.47 %
Male Literacy 74.88 % 70.32 %
Female Literacy 59.15 % 50.43 %

Andhra Pradesh Urban Population

Out of total population of Andhra Pradesh, 33.36% people live in urban regions. The urban population of Andhra Pradesh increased by 35.61 percent during 2001-2011 period and is expected to rise further. Sex Ratio in urban regions of Andhra Pradesh was 987 females per 1000 males. Average Literacy rate in Andhra Pradesh for Urban regions was 80.09 percent.

Andhra Pradesh Rural Population

Of the total population of Andhra Pradesh state, around 66.64 percent live in the villages of rural areas. The population growth rate in Andhra Pradesh for rural populatation recorded for this decade (2001-2011) was 1.73%. In rural regions of Andhra Pradesh state, female sex ratio per 1000 males was 996. Average literacy rate in Andhra Pradesh for rural areas was 60.45 percent.

Andhra Pradesh City List


Andhra Pradesh Metropolitan Regions

Large Metropolitan Region Population Male Female
Hyderabad 7,674,689 3,927,029 3,747,660
Vijayawada 1,476,931 743,267 733,664
Warangal 753,438 377,943 375,495
Guntur 670,073 331,435 338,638
Nellore 558,548 284,154 274,394

Andhra Pradesh State Information

Recently as per Andhra Pradesh census data, 78.47% houses are owned while 19.72% were rented. In all, 75.82% couples in Andhra Pradesh lived in single family. In 2011, 53.10% of Andhra Pradesh population had access to Banking and Non-Banking Finance Corporation. Only 2.61% of Andhra Pradesh population had internet facility which is likely to improve in 2021 due to Reliance Jio and Airtel. This is likely to see increased ecommerce penetration of Flipkart/Amazon in Andhra Pradesh. 2.68% of family in Andhra Pradesh owned car while 18.62% owned two wheller. Due to increase in literacy rate of Andhra Pradesh, we are also seeing increase in interest in purchasing Health and Life Insurance policies by Andhra Pradesh population. In few months we will also get details of election data for Andhra Pradesh.

The capital city which is also the largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh is Hyderabad. The languages spoken in the Andhra Pradesh state includes Telegu, Urdu and English. In total Andhra Pradesh (AP) state comprises 23 districts. The ISOCODE assigned by International Organization for Standardization for Andhra Pradesh state is AP.

What is the population of Andhra Pradesh in 2023? The question though legimate has no correct answer. The last census of Andhra Pradesh was done in 2011 and the next census of 2021 is postponed until 2024. The current estimated population is approximately 9.46 Crores.

Literacy rate of Andhra Pradesh has seen upward trend and is 67.02 % as per 2011 population census. We have now also got estimated 2021 literacy rate of Andhra Pradesh from government records and data.

As per details from latest census data, currently Andhra Pradesh is having higher sex ratio compared to national average. Sex Ratio of Andhra Pradesh in 2011-2021 is...