As of the 2011 census, Aizawl city had a population of 293,416, making it the most populous city in Mizoram and housing nearly a quarter of the state's total population. The city has seen steady growth due to migration from rural districts for education and employment.
The population is ethnically predominantly Mizo, comprising various sub-tribes. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by over 90% of the residents, with Presbyterianism, Baptist, and Roman Catholic being the major denominations. Mizo is the lingua franca and official language, though English is widely spoken and serves as the medium of higher education and official administration. Aizawl boasts an impressively high literacy rate hovering around 98%, contributing to a highly educated workforce.
