Decadal Growth (2001–11) rankings
Change in population between the 2001 and 2011 Censuses. Needs the 2001 count, so it is available for states only.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli ranks highest among states and union territories at +55.88%.
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Highest states and union territories by decadal growth (2001–11)
| Rank | State / UT | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dadra and Nagar Haveli | +55.88% |
| 2 | Daman and Diu | +53.76% |
| 3 | Puducherry | +28.08% |
| 4 | Meghalaya | +27.95% |
| 5 | Arunachal Pradesh | +26.03% |
| 6 | Bihar | +25.42% |
| 7 | Manipur | +24.50% |
| 8 | Jammu and Kashmir | +23.64% |
| 9 | Mizoram | +23.48% |
| 10 | Chhattisgarh | +22.61% |
Lowest states and union territories by decadal growth (2001–11)
| Rank | State / UT | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Nagaland | -0.58% |
| 34 | Kerala | +4.91% |
| 33 | Lakshadweep | +6.30% |
| 32 | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | +6.86% |
| 31 | Goa | +8.23% |
| 30 | Andhra Pradesh | +10.98% |
| 29 | Sikkim | +12.89% |
| 28 | Himachal Pradesh | +12.94% |
| 27 | West Bengal | +13.84% |
| 26 | Punjab | +13.89% |