With an estimated population of 1.5 Mn in 2023, Goa has witnessed rapid urbanisation since 2018, with approximately 75.86% of the population settled in urban settlements as per the population census estimates. The male-female ratio is 947 females per 1000 males in the state. 

According to the PLFS 2022-23 Annual Report, for 15-59 years of age, the worker population ratio has been recorded at 52.6%, and the labour force participation rate is recorded at 58.5% for the same age group.

With extensive healthcare infrastructure, Goa has been engaged in developing affordable and equitable health services for all. There are 2 district hospitals, 4 urban health centres, 6 community health centres, and 24 primary health centres catering to the healthcare needs of the Goan people.

Additionally, the state government has launched the Deen Dayal Swasthya Seva Yojana to provide health coverage to the residents of Goa who have been living in the state for at least 5 years. For dental care, patients are provided treatment free of cost, and due to these efforts, Goa has won 2nd prize at the national level for the National Oral Healthcare Programme for the year 2021-22.

Furthermore, the Government of Goa, in collaboration with Tricog Health Services, Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, launched the ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction project to help reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases by one-third with the adoption of modern technology.

With one of the highest literacy rates in India, standing at 88.7% according to the 2011 Census, education has emerged as a key driver of human development in the state. With an enrollment of more than 2.7 lakh students in 2022–23 in various government, aided, and unaided schools, the state government has also rolled out various schemes, like the incentive scholarship scheme for students studying in Class VI, to encourage education among all sections of students. 

Goa is also the first state to establish the Goa State Research Foundation to inculcate and promote the research and innovation culture among students in higher education. With the presence of prestigious institutions like BITS, Goa College of Engineering, and Goa Institute of Management, the state offers diverse courses to students from across and beyond the country.

To power the state's economic and digital growth, innovation and technology are playing an important role in dispensing the potential of the IT ecosystem. With the development of the electronic manufacturing cluster at Tuem, Goa aims to become one of the preferred destinations for investment in high-end software products, service capabilities, etc.

Further, the Goa State Innovation Council has established a rapid prototyping lab that helps build the prototype using the latest FDM 3D printers and offers expert knowledge to drive the innovative capabilities of the people of the state. According to the Smart City Digital Payment Report, Goa ranks second in India with 93% of payments received through digital mode.

Goa has a robust physical infrastructure, and the state is connected to all major cities of India, like Mumbai, Pune, Belgaum, and Mangalore, via the national highways NH4A, NH17, and NH17A. To enhance the transportation connections, the country's second-longest cable bridge, the Zuari Bridge, is in the state. The state boasts two operational international airports that welcome a large influx of both domestic and international tourists.

Sustaining the transportation in the state, Goa has two major railway stations, Margao and Vasco-da-Gama. Konkan Railway has trains that ply between Mumbai and Goa and other destinations. Located in the coastal area, Goa also has Panaji Port and Mormugao Port to aid in the transit to and from the state.

Goa provides adequate infrastructure to tourists and offers accommodation facilities for all budgets. Budget hotels cater to backpackers, while 5-star luxury resorts such as Oberoi, Taj, Hotels, Hilton, and others, along with mid-range hotels, comprise the majority of Goa's accommodation options. The state also offers long-term rental houses, rooms, and resorts for as long as six months to allow foreign tourists to enjoy their stay in the state.

Goa takes immense pride in the port of Mormugao, a major, modern, and thriving port, the highest exporter of iron ore in the country. 

Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation has completed 12 infrastructure works amounting to Rs. 480.49 crore in this financial year. Further, 9 works are in advanced stage and will be completed during the current financial year amounting to Rs. 222.94 crore. Government has under-taken several works across the State for conversion of Overhead electric system to underground cabling at an estimated cost of Rs. 1,130.67 crore. The conversion will drastically improve power supply quality and reliability to the consumers in the State of Goa. Work of upgrading of 220 Kv PXR line by replacement of existing ACSR DRAKE conductor with HTLS ACCC DRAKE Conductor from 220 KV Ponda Substation to 220KV Xeldem Substation at the cost of about Rs. 46 Crore is in advance stage of completion. Goa has been allocated budget for a total road length of 62.62 kms under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSYII). Accordingly, 14 proposals, including 11 roads and 3 bridges covering a total length of 70.0 kms with an estimated cost of ₹126.0 crore has been approved by the State level Standing Committee. Smart digital water meters are being installed for 3,094 consumers in Panaji, integrated with an IoT-based system for near real-time automatic meter readings.

As per the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index 2024 released by NITI Aayog, Goa has maintained its 4th position securing composite score of 77 and bagged a position in the category of Front Runner. The composite score of the State has increased to 77 in SDG Index 2024 as compared to 72 in SDG Index 2021. In SDG Index 2024, Goa State has ranked 1st  in Four Goals as compared to only Two Goals in SDG Index 2021. Between 2018 to 2024 editions of the SDG India Index, the State of Goa has positioned itself either as “Achiever” or “Front Runner” in 12 out of 16 SDGs.

Goa government is promoting solar rooftops in the State for residential sector including the target set for 100 percent Renewable Energy through the launch of Goem Vinamulya Vij Yevjan, 2024 to ensure Zero Electricity Bill and Free Residential Rooftop upto 5 KW for Residential Consumers consuming 400 units or less per month for the last one year period." In SDG India Index 2023-24, Goa is Achiever in two SDGs i.e. SDG 6: Clean Water & Sanitation and SDG 7: Affordable & Clean Energy, Front runner in 10 SDGs, Performer in 2 SDGs and Aspirant in only one SDG.