Population Projection Report: Lakshadweep & Andaman & Nicobar Islands (2021–2051)
A national-level report titled “Unravelling India’s demographic future: population projections for States and Union Territories 2021-2051” has been released by:
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International Institute of Migration and Development (IIMAD)
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Population Foundation of India (PFI)
Lead Researchers:
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Principal Investigator: S. Irudaya Rajan
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Co-Principal Investigator: J. Retnakumar
🔹 Key Findings
Population Growth (2016 → 2051)
| Territory | 2016 Population | 2051 Projected Population | % Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakshadweep | 67,642 | 74,194 | 9.68% |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 3,98,310 | 4,21,135 | 5.73% |
🔹 Gender-wise Projections
Lakshadweep
| Gender | 2016 | 2051 |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 34,716 | 37,785 |
| Female | 32,926 | 36,319 |
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
| Gender | 2016 | 2051 |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2,13,467 | 2,26,139 |
| Female | 1,84,843 | 1,94,996 |
🔹 Approach Used for Projections
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Smaller States/UTs show erratic decadal population growth
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No smooth growth trend available
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Hence, mathematical curve fitting using logistic methods was applied
✨ Main Takeaways for Quick Recall
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Both UTs will see modest population growth by 2051.
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Lakshadweep shows a higher growth rate than Andaman & Nicobar.
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The report uses logistic curve fitting due to fluctuating census data in small regions.
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