The total population of Kollam UA/Metropolitan region is 1,110,668. The male population of which is 530,167 while female population is 580,501.
Kollam Population 2025 - 2026
Population of Kollam city in 2026 is approximately 1,670,000. The last census was conducted in 2011 and the schedule census for Kollam Metropolitian region in 2021 was postponed due to Covid. The current estimates of Kollam urban area is based on past growth rate. Once govt conducts census for Kollam region, we will update the same on this page in 2026.
Kollam Literacy Rate
The literacy rate of Kollam Agglomeration is 93.99% which is higher than National Urban average of 85 %. Literacy rate for male and female for Kollam stood at 95.99 % and 92.19 % respectively. Total literates in Kollam UA were 940,683 of which males were 455,348 and remaining 485,335 were females.
Kollam Child Population
The children (0-6 age) population of Kollam UA is around 9.89 % of total Kollam UA population which is lower than National Urban average of 10.93 %. Total children in Kollam Urban region were 109,839 of which male were 55,790 while remaining 54,049 childs were female.
Kollam Sex Ratio
The sex ratio of female to male in Kollam UA was found higher with figure of 1095 females against national urban average of 926 females per 1000 males. For children (0-6 age), girls were 969 per 1000 boys in Kollam Urban region against national average of 902 girls per 1000 boys.
Kollam Population 2011 Census
Description
Urban Agglomeration
Kollam
Government
Urban Agglomeration
UA Type
Million Plus UA/City
State
Kerala
Kollam UA
Total
Male
Female
Population
1,110,668
530,167
580,501
Literates
940,683
455,348
485,335
Children (0-6)
109,839
55,790
54,049
Average Literacy (%)
93.99 %
95.99 %
92.19 %
Sexratio
1095
Child Sexratio
969
Kollam Metropolitan Region Future Population 2021-2031