Being one of the sparsely populated areas in India, Ladakh is divided into 2 districts, with a total population of 2,74,289. The male-female ratio (female per thousand males) for Leh and Kargil is 690 and 883, respectively.

The literacy rate in the UT is more than 97%. According to the PLFS, the worker population ratio and unemployment rate for persons of age 15 years & above during 2022-23 is 57% and 6.1% respectively.

In recent years, the development of healthcare facilities in Ladakh has grown. Sonam Nurboo Memorial Hospital in Leh is a district hospital that is equipped with medical facilities like MRI and CT scanners for prompt treatment of patients in urology, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, etc. As per the Rural Health Survey 2021-22, 33 Primary Health Centres and 7 Community Health Centres provide medical and healthcare services in the region. The UT also has 'Oxygen Parlour' facilities in areas Kargyak, and Rangdum, in Zanskar for prompt action in medical emergencies at high altitudes.

The National Institute of Sowa Rigpa, known for traditional Tibetan medical practices, offers treatment and research studies on rare medicinal plants found in Ladakh's cold areas.

To provide quality education in the region, the Education Department has taken various initiatives to upgrade Ladakh's educational infrastructure. The Education Department has centralised schools in the remotest areas, providing free boarding, lodging, and teaching and learning facilities. Additionally, tablets are provided for students from 6th to 12th grade.

An integrated platform allows schools, teachers, and students to digitally monitor children's academic progress and distribute incentives. The University of Ladakh offers courses in forensic science, geology, travel tourism, etc.

An electronics manufacturing cluster has been established in Ladakh to foster economic growth and make it a hub of cutting-edge technology. Taking a step towards advancements in self-reliance and food sustainability, Ladakh introduced a polycarbonate greenhouse technology called the Ladakh Green House to grow vegetables in harsh winter weather.

Indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle has also augmented the nighttime astronomy facilities with a seven-unit High Altitude Gamma Ray (HAGAR) telescope in operation. 

Road transport is the primary mode of transit for people and materials in the region, which is connected to the mainland via the Leh-Srinagar National Highway and the Leh-Manali Road. A domestic airport with daily flights connecting to Delhi and Srinagar offers a viable mode to reach Ladakh.

A Bilaspur-Manali-Leh (489 km) new line project has also been proposed to augment the connectivity in the region. Leh district has a diverse range of hotel infrastructure, from 3-star hotels to upper-class guest houses, and various packages for tourists to choose from. 

Endowed with abundant sunlight and clear air, Ladakh extends itself as a suitable destination for solar energy technologies. Keeping in line with the sustainable initiatives for a greener future, the administration of UT has also signed a MoU with NHPCL to establish 2 pilot green hydrogen technologies.

For Carbon Neutral Ladakh, the Tourism Department of the UT has been promoting homestay tourism, which is sustainable and has a lower carbon footprint, and in particular, incentivises the construction of solar passive homestay accommodation.