Tamil Nadu with a total human count of 83.9 million people is the most populated state in South India region. Get details on population, sex ratio, and literacy rate in Tamil Nadu.
Population of Tamil Nadu
| Current Population of Tamil Nadu in 2021 | 83,970,118 (8.3 Crore) |
| Population of Tamil Nadu in 2020 | 82,722,262 |
| Sex Ratio in Tamil Nadu | 995 females per 1,000 males |
| Literacy Rate | 81% |
Population of Tamil Nadu - The fascinating state of Tamil Nadu is the emerging hub of technology and modern lifestyle in India. Home to several ancient monuments and temples, destinations in Tamil Nadu are very popular among tourist from all over the world. Tamil Nadu is one of the most developed states of India with 44% of its population living in urban areas. With a population of 83,970,118, Tamil Nadu is seventh most populous state in India. The state witnessed a growth of 15.6% in its population between years 2001 to 2011. In this decade, there is an increase of 4% in population of Tamil Nadu in comparison to last decade of 1991-2001. Currently, Tamil Nadu is home to 83.9 million people in India. Every year Tamil Nadu adds 1.5% more people to its population which is considered as a decent growth as compared to other states of India. The capital city of Chennai is home to nearly 9 million in the state. According to Census of India 2011, total Population of Tamil Nadu was estimated to be 72,138,958. This figure further went up to 73,221,042 in year 2012.
Current Population of Tamil Nadu in 2021
Tamil Nadu with a total population of 83.9 million (2021) is one of the well developed states in South India. The state population was estimated to be 82,722,262 and 81,565,834 in year 2020 and 2019 respectively. Tamil Nadu is the most populous state among all five states forming South India. In 2018, the state population was recorded to be 80,351,195. The state adds over 1.2 million people to its current population every year. Population of Tamil Nadu in 2017 was 79,096,413, thus growth of Population in Tamil Nadu is steady and descent if compared with other states in India.
Population of Tamil Nadu in 2016
On the basis of its average growth in a decade, Tamilnadu was home to 77,881,463 people in 2016.
Population of Tamil Nadu in 2015
With a total human count of 76 million people, Tamil Nadu is one of the well developed states of South India. The state offers good health care facilities along with a highly improved education system that makes it one of the progressive states in South India. According to Census of India estimated stats, Tamil Nadu was home to 76,656,206 people in 2015.
Population of Tamil Nadu in 2014
With a population of 75,478,738 (7.5 crore) people, Tamil Nadu is ranked as 7th populous state of India. Tamil Nadu adds more than 1 million people to its growing population each year.
Population of Tamil Nadu in 2013
Population of Tamil Nadu in 2013 was estimated to be 74,319,357
(7.4 Crore). The state also maintains a good sex ratio of 995 females
for every 1000 males. Tamil Nadu is one of the top states of India as
far as education is concerned. Out of total population, 80% of people in
Tamil Nadu are literates.
Population of Tamil Nadu in 2012
In Year 2012, total population of Tamil Nadu was 73,221,042. The state
added another 1 million people to its large population in the year 2012.
The sex ratio was recorded at 995 while literacy rate was above 80% in
Tamil Nadu.
Growth of Population in Tamilnadu
Going by the current figures, Population of Tamil Nadu is growing at a
rapid rate. In the last 10 years, the state population has witnessed a
growth of 15.6% to its total population. Population of Tamil Nadu has
doubled in the last 60 years; from a small figure of 30 million in 1951,
it currently stands at 83.9 million in 2021. Comparing it with other
states of India, Growth of Population in Tamil Nadu is not alarming but
decent. Every year, Tamil Nadu adds 1 million more people to its
population.
Literacy Rate in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the top performing states in terms of Literacy
rate in India. The state has shown decent improvement in its literacy
rate in the last 10 years beginning from 2001. More than 80% of the
total population in Tamil Nadu is literates, this figure is far better
than national average of 74% in India. Government of Tamil Nadu has
played a vital role in providing a better education system in the rural
as well as urban areas of the state.
Population by Religion in Tamil Nadu
Hinduism is most dominant religion in Tamil Nadu with over 88% of the
total population is Hindus. Christians and Muslims together form the
rest proportion of population in the state. People of other origin and
culture are mainly based in city of Chennai. Hindu, Muslim and Christian
festivals are celebrated with great devotion and fun in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil is the official language of the state. English and Hindi are also
widely spoken in Tamil Nadu.
Growth of Population in Tamil Nadu
| Year | Population | Growth Rate |
| 1951 | 30,119,000 | - |
| 1961 | 33,687,000 | +11.8% |
| 1971 | 41,199,000 | +22.3% |
| 1981 | 48,408,000 | +17.5% |
| 1991 | 55,859,000 | +15.4% |
| 2001 | 62,406,000 | +11.7% |
| 2011 | 72,138,958 | +15.6% |
| 2012 | 73,221,042 | - |
| 2013 | 74,319,357 | - |
| 2014 | 75,478,738 | - |
| 2015 | 76,656,206 | - |
| 2016 | 77,881,463 | - |
| 2017 | 79,096,413 | - |
| 2018 | 80,351,195 | - |
| 2019 | 81,565,834 | - |
| 2020 | 82,722,262 | - |
| 2021 | 83,970,118 | - |