Population of Kochi (Total Metropolitan Area) is estimated to be 2,856,875 in 2020. Information on population, sex ratio and literacy rate in Kochi (Cochin).
Population of Kochi 2020
Total Metropolitan Area Population of Kochi in 2020 | 2,856,875 (2.8 million) | |||||
Kochi city Population in 2020 | 889,893 | |||||
Literacy Rate in Kochi | 97.5% | |||||
Sex Ratio | 1028 |
Population of Kochi - Kochi is one of the most popular commercial hub and a tourist paradise in Kerala. The city has grown from an ancient port city to a well developed trading center. According to estimated figures, Current population of Kochi city is 889,893 in 2020. However this figure stands at 601,574 in 2011 and 628,464 in 2012. There has been descent increase in population of Kochi city over the last 10 years, however its metropolitan area population is increasing by over 3% every year. Kochi along has witnessed a growth of 30% to 40% in its metropolitan area population over the last 10 years. Thus it brings lot of challenges for the government to maintain health and other facilities in Cochin for this growing population. Construction of Kochi Metro (Rapid transit system) is one of the steps taken by the Government to improve mobility within the city areas. Kochi has witnessed a rapid growth in information technology, health services, ship building, international trade and tourism sector thus inviting more people from all over India.

Current Population of Kochi in 2020
According to Census of India, Population of Kochi in 2020 is estimated to be 889,893. Its ever expanding Metropolitan area is currently home to 2,669,815 (2.6 million) people. Population of Cochin city in 2019 was 851,980. However, the same figure was recorded to be 815,683 in year 2018. Population of Kochi city is showing an increasing trend with figures pointing to a growth of 4% to 5% each year.
Population of Kochi
Population of Kochi city in 2016 was 747,662. Kochi’s Metropolitan area which has witnessed a huge growth in its population in recent years is home to 2,509,815 (2.5 million) people.
Population of Kochi in 2015
Kochi, the Port city of Ernakulam was home to 715,809 people in 2015. The Metropolitan area population of Kochi was 2,431,450 in the same year.
Population of Kochi in 2014
According to estimated figures, Population of Kochi city was 685,313. There are more than 2,353,085 people living in Total
Metropolitan Area of Kochi.
Population of Kochi in 2012
Population of Kochi city in 2012 was 628,464 and its total metropolitan
area was home to 2,196,355 people.
Sex Ratio in Kochi (Cochin)
The sex ratio in Kochi which stands at 1028 females for every 1000
males is far better than national female-to-male ratio of 933:1000.
Literacy Rate in Kochi
Kochi is one of India's top cities as far as Literacy rate is
concerned. The city has 97.5% literates which is considered to be far
best than national figure of 74%. There is a gap of 1.1% between female
and male literacy rate.
Religious Population of Kochi
People of various traditions and culture are living together in Kochi
from a long time. Population of Kochi (Cochin) consists of Hindus,
Christians, Muslims, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists and various other
groups. Hinduism is considered to be main religion in Kochi which is
being followed by more than 45% of total population. Also there is a
large number of Christians living in Kochi. The city has one of the
largest Christians populations in India. Malayalis forms a large number
of local residents in Cochin. The People from various parts of Kerala
and India enjoy a healthy lifestyle in vibrant city of Kochi.
Growth of Population in Kochi
Population of Kochi's total metropolitan area is growing at a very fate
pace. There is a annual increase of 3% in its population.
Population of Kochi city in | ||||||
2011 | 601,574 | |||||
2012 | 628,464 | |||||
2013 | 656,116 | |||||
2014 | 685,313 | |||||
2015 | 715,809 | |||||
2016 | 747,662 | |||||
2017 | 780,932 | |||||
2018 | 815,683 | |||||
2019 | 851,980 | |||||
2020 | 889,893 | |||||
2021 | 929,493 |
Kochi Urban Agglomeration Population |
||
Cenus | Population | Growth in % |
1981 | 824,900 | - |
1991 | 1,140,600 | 38.3% |
2001 | 1,536,400 | 34.7% |
2011 | 2,117,990 | 37.9% |
Constituents of Urban Agglomeration in Kochi |
||
Place | Classification | Population in 2001 |
Angamaly | Municipality | 33,424 |
Chengamanad | Census town | 29,775 |
Chowwara | Census town | 13,603 |
Aluva | Municipality | 24,108 |
Choornikkara | Census town | 36,998 |
Edathala | Census town | 67,137 |
Paravur | Municipality | 30,056 |
Kottuvally | Census town | 37,884 |
Varappuzha | Census town | 24,516 |
Eloor | Municipality | 30,092 |
Kadungalloor | Municipality | 35,451 |
Mulavukad | Census town | 22,845 |
Kadamakkudy | Census town | 15,823 |
Cheranallur | Census town | 26,330 |
Kalamassery | Municipality | 63,176 |
Vazhakkala | Census town | 42,272 |
Vypin | Census town | 200,238 |
Kochi | Municipal corporation | 596,473 |
Kedamangalam | Outgrowth | 21,729 |
Alangad | Outgrowth | 40,585 |
Cheriyakadavu | Outgrowth | 8,326 |
Kakkanad | Municipality | 22,486 |
Maradu | Municipality | 40,993 |
Thrippunithura | Municipality | 81,594 |
Chennamangalam | Outgrowth | 21,881 |
Chottanikkara | Census town | 19,168 |
Kureekkad | Census town | 9,730 |
Total | 1,546,470 |
* Estimated figures.