<P> Latest population figures are based on data from the 2011 census of India . During the decade of 2001 -- 2011 , India 's annual population rising rate has slowed down from 2.15 to 1.76 . Based on decennial census data , Dadra and Nagar Haveli shows the highest growth rate of 55.5 percent . It is followed by Daman and Diu ( 53.5 percent ) , Meghalaya ( 27.8 percent ) and Arunachal Pradesh ( 25.9 percent ) . Nagaland recorded the lowest growth rate of - 0.5 percent . </P>
<P> Latest population figures are based on data from the 2011 census of India . During the decade of 2001 -- 2011 , India 's annual population rising rate has slowed down from 2.15 to 1.76 . Based on decennial census data , Dadra and Nagar Haveli shows the highest growth rate of 55.5 percent . It is followed by Daman and Diu ( 53.5 percent ) , Meghalaya ( 27.8 percent ) and Arunachal Pradesh ( 25.9 percent ) . Nagaland recorded the lowest growth rate of - 0.5 percent . </P>
which state of india has recorded the highest rate of population growth in the last census
which state of india has recorded the highest rate of population growth in the last census
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Dadra and Nagar Haveli