Vijayawada (Urban) Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Vijayawada (Urban) Population 2026
13,45,254 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
13,67,926
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 1.84% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 9.8% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 931
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 51,950
Girls 48,359
Literacy Gap
6.3% Diff Male Literacy 76.5%
Female Literacy 70.2%
SC Population
98,643
9.7% of total
ST Population
15,960
1.6% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 37%
Main Workers 3,32,386
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 46,480
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 93.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 0.8%
Agricultural Laborers 3.1%
Household Industries 3.0%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,51,282 | 10,21,806 | +20.03% |
| Literacy Rate | 69.47% | 73.36% | +3.9% |
| Sex Ratio | 974 | 994 | +20 |
Decadal Growth Rate
20.03%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
1.84%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Vijayawada (Urban) in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Vijayawada (Urban) in 2026 is 13,43,211. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 1.84%.
What is the literacy rate of Vijayawada (Urban)? ▼
The literacy rate of Vijayawada (Urban) is 73.36% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Vijayawada (Urban)? ▼
The sex ratio of Vijayawada (Urban) is 994 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Vijayawada (Urban) in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Vijayawada (Urban) in 2027 is 13,67,926. This projection is based on the 1.84% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Vijayawada (Urban) population changed since 2001? ▼
Vijayawada (Urban) population grew from 8,51,282 in 2001 to 10,21,806 in 2011, a decadal growth of 20.03%. The annual compound growth rate was 1.84%.
What was the population of Vijayawada (Urban) in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Vijayawada (Urban) had a total population of 10,21,806. This comprised 5,12,417 males and 5,09,389 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Krishna District
#1 of 50
By population size
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Rank in Andhra Pradesh
#1 of 1068
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Vijayawada (Urban) | Krishna Avg | Andhra Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 73.36% | 63.58% ↑ 9.8%
| 55.37% ↑ 18.0%
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| Sex Ratio | 994 | 992 ↑ 2 | 996 ↓ 2 |
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